MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TOURISM TOURISM DEPARTMENT CHECKLIST FOR SELF CATERING

• Property Name

  Select
• Address
  Address

• Manager

• Number of Rooms

• Number of Units

• Telephone/Fax

• Email

• Date and Time of Inspection

  Date

• Type of Inspection

• Name of Inspector

• Signature of Inspector

  Sign

• Name of Authorised Person

• Position of Authorised Person

• ‘Self-catering establishment means a purpose built house, cottage, chalet bungalow, flat, apartment, or villa that provides lodging or sleeping accommodation, where the facilities and equipment are provided for guests or clients to cook or prepare their own meals, and which facilities must be adequate to cater or accommodate for the maximum number of guests or clients as licensed;

1.0 EXTERIOR

• 1.1 Grounds and gardens - All grounds and gardens under the control of the operator must be neat and appropriately maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Signage - There must be appropriate signage to direct guests to the main entrance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Pathways - All paths must be well lit and directional signage should be provided to guide guests to their units.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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2.0 BUILDING

• 2.1 Each unit must be self-contained and designed to provide some privacy, the living room and kitchen should be separate from the bedroom.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Veranda - All self-catering establishments are required to have veranda available for each unit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Universal Access - The self-catering where possible should make provision to accommodate disabled people. In doing so, all facilities including the grounds should be made accessible to wheelchair users.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Emergency lights - Emergency lights need to be made available in case of failure of main power supply.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Water Supply - There must be a consistent supply of safe water conforming to local standards. Water from private sources must be appropriately treated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 Water storage - This must be available to address water restrictions during the dry season and in case of supply breakdown.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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3.0 MAINTENANCE

• 3.1 The interior and exterior of the buildings including all fittings, fixtures and furnishings must be maintained in a sound and clean condition and must be fit for the purpose intended.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Roof, Roof eaves & Fascia boards- must be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Ceilings- must be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Floors & Walls- should be in good state of repair and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 Balustrades & pillars- should be in good state of repair and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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4.0 ACCESS

• 4.1 Where an entrance or driveway is applicable the minimum width should be 3.5 metres wide with appropriate lay-by to be determined by the organisation responsible for Land Transport to service fire engines in case of an emergency.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Signage- There must be appropriate signage to direct guest to the main entrance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Signboard- Signboard with full name of the establishment must be displayed in a prominent place. It must be in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Boundary wall/ fencing or hedges - Same where available should be well maintained, in good state of repair and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Gate if available- must be in good working condition, well painted and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 Lighting- must be in working order and adequate in numbers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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5.0 PARKING

• 5.1 Self-Caterings on Mahe and Praslin should have parking facilities. The ratio should be as per Department of Land Transport requirements. However, it must be level without pot holes. Parking bays/bicycle bays should be in a secure environment close to accommodation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Sign - should be available to indicate the same where applicable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Lighting - must be in working order and adequate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 Surface - The surface should be smooth and levelled. It can be of earthen, gravel or grass but without potholes or damages. Above 6 parking the surface must be either gravel/aggregate or hard smooth finish.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 Bicycle parking– Same must be available for establishments on La Digue and should be well surfaced with no pot holes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 Buggy parking where available- should be well surfaced with no potholes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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6.0 SAFETY AND SECURITY

• 6.1 A high degree of safety and security must be maintained.This must be either in the form of security personnel or gadgets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Lighting - There must be adequate levels of lighting for guest safety and comfort in all common areas, including stairwells and car parks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Information on procedures in the event of an emergency and after hour’s contacts for assistance must be clearly displayed and available in English and French and other languages of the hotel’s main clientele.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 Summoning assistance - Procedures for summoning assistance, in particular after hours, must also be made available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 Medical assistance - The establishment must have in place a means to provide/summon medical assistance when required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 Locking device - Each unit must be equipped with a locking device that permits a guest to lock the door when leaving the room as well as a device to lock the door from the inside when the guest is occupying the room.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7 First Aid Box - A first aid box must be available at the premises. Additionally self-catering businesses offering breakfast must have an additional first aid kit at the breakfast kitchen.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8 Insurance Cover - A self-catering must have the appropriate insurance cover at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9 Pest Control - Appropriate pest control measures should be in place and done regularly in accordance to health regulations to protect against insect/vermin.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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7.0 RECEPTION HALL / LOBBY

• 7.1 A reception comprising of a small office area and a small lounge with coffee table and easy chairs is a basic requirement for self-catering establishments consisting of 4 units and above and it should meet the following requirements.

• 7.2 Sitting Capacity - Adequate sitting capacity must be available, and relative to the size of the property, volume of business and style of operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 The reception area/lobby should be clearly designated, visible, open and inviting. Easy sitting comprising of tables and chairs must also be available. Please note that some plastic furniture is not recommended.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 Left-luggage - Self-catering establishment with four or more units should have a Left luggage facility.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Summoning Attention - A means of summoning attention when reception is unattended must be available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6 Safe Deposit – Safe deposit facility should be made available at the reception if unavailable in their units. Safe should be securely bolted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7 Ventilation - The reception/lobby should be adequately ventilated. The Planning Authority Regulation is applicable. Ceiling fans and air condition if available; should be in good working order and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.8 Lighting - There should be adequate natural or artificial lighting at the reception. Wall or ceiling lights; should be in good working order and clean. (Energy saving lights is recommended.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.9 Porterage - assistance with luggage must be made available and this applies to all self-catering establishments including those without a reception.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.10 Morning Call - Guests must be able to request a morning wake up call.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.11 Taxi & Car Hire Booking- Guests should be able to request a taxi or car hire booking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.12 Telephones - should be available at the reception.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.13 Sign- should be in place to clearly indicate the reception.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.14 Flooring-should be of hard durable and non-slippery surface, in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.15 Walls and ceiling- should be well maintained and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.16 Décor-should be attractive, of good quality, with harmony of colours. Elements of local arts and culture must be present in the décor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.17 Windows if available- should be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.18 Curtains & Blinds if available- should be of good quality, in good condition and in line with the general décor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.19 Reception Counter or Desk –(4 units and above) should be available for registration information and assistance. Clean, in good condition and well equipped.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.20 Furniture - All furniture should be in good condition and clean. Some plastic furniture is not recommended on slippery surfaces for safety reasons.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.21 Booking Conditions - Policies of the establishment must be described upon booking e.g. payment methods, applicable deposits, overbooking conditions and cancellation policy. Information on access restrictions and child-friendly services to be provided where applicable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.22 Email Address -Establishments are required to have an active email address.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.23 First Aid Kit - should be available, in good condition and well stocked as per health requirement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.24 Foreign Exchange - applicable and up to date rates should be conspicuously displayed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.25 Beach Towel if available- If provided, same should be clean and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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8.0 PUBLIC TOILETS

• 8.1 Where a reception is available a public toilet facility needs to be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Establishments with 4 to 10 units should have 1 communal toilet.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Establishments with 10 units and above should have separate male and female toilets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Fixtures and Fittings - All fixtures and fittings must be in good condition, clean and free from stains/cracks & dull finishes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Toilets - All toilets should be well maintained, clean, deodorised and frequently checked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 Toilet paper & Sanitary Bin - Adequate toilet paper and a sanitary bin with plastic lining should be available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 Hand washing & hand drying amenities - A wash hand basin with running water, soap and a drying mechanism (individual towel, disposable paper towels, hot air dryer, etc.) should be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 Ventilation - Adequate artificial or natural ventilation must be available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 Walls, ceilings and floors - must be well maintained and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 Windows & Curtains - Opaque windows or curtains / blinds must be provided if necessary to ensure guest privacy.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.11 Sanitary Bin - Lidded and lined sanitary bin must be provided in each of the female toilet cubicles.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12 Mirror - Mirror should be provided, in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.13 Cubicle door-Each cubicle door must have a working lock for privacy.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14 Hooks - Hooks on the inside of each toilet cubicle door should also be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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9.0 GUEST UNITS

• 9.1 All guest units should be maintained at satisfactory standards of cleanliness. Housekeeping services needs to be done on a regular basis as appropriate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.2 Interior Décor

• 9.2.1 Décor- Décor should be of good/modest quality, with harmony of colours.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.2 Local elements- Elements of local arts and culture must be present in the décor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.3 BEDROOM

• 9.3.1 All bedrooms should be double rooms and have sufficient space to allow freedom of movement for guests and access to all furniture in the room. It should be possible to open all doors and drawers fully.

9.4 BEDROOM STRUCTURE

• 9.4.1 Bedroom Doors - All types of doors are acceptable except for those made of chipboard. The minimum size should be 900mm wide by 2100mm high by 45mm in thickness.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.2 Bedroom Name/Number - Each unit should be designated by a number or name. Same should be legible and visible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.3 Room Keys - Room keys or cards must be properly identified with appropriate room number or name.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.4 Procedures for Evacuation – Information on procedures for evacuation in the event of an emergency must be clearly displayed and available in the following languages (English/French). Can be displayed on the door or provided in the information kit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.5 Waste Bin - Waste paper bin is also required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.6 Flooring - Flooring may vary considerably but should be of hard, durable and non-slippery surface that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.7 Walls and ceilings - should be clean and in good state of maintenance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.8 Ventilation - Appropriate ventilation, either natural or artificial should be provided. Ceiling fans and air condition; should be in good working order and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.5 Balcony/Verandah

• 9.5.1 All self-catering establishments are required to have veranda available for each unit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5.2 If the floor of the verandah/ balcony is above 1.5 metres from the ground safety railings should be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5.3 The flooring may vary considerably but should be hard, durable and non-slippery surface, in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5.4 Walls and ceilings should be of durable material and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5.5 Furniture should be in good condition and clean. Some plastic furniture on slippery surface is not recommended for safety reasons.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.6 LIGHTING

• 9.6.1 Natural Light - There should be provision to allow for natural light.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6.2 Bedroom Lights - All bedrooms should be well lit. There should be a main light switch near the entrance. (Energy saving lighting is recommended)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6.3 Bedside Lights - There should be a bedside lamp or one bed head light for each person. Bed side lamps should be in good working order. Where a shade or cover is provided same should be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6.4 Emergency lights - Emergency lighting may be flashlights or free standing emergency lights. Candles are not recommended for safety purposes, as per fire safety recommendations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.7 Bedroom Furniture

• 9.7.1 Bedroom furniture should include the following; one double bed or two single beds, wardrobe, dressing/writing table with mirror and stool and two bedside tables/lockers. All furniture should be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7.2 Bedside Tables - All permanent sleeping spaces intended for adult occupation should have two bedside tables.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7.3 Luggage rack - All rooms should have sufficient luggage storing facility. However, the provision of one luggage rack is encouraged. Where luggage rack is not available provision should be made within the wardrobe.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.8 Beds/Mattresses

• 9.8.1 One double or two singles should be provided. Beds should be in good condition and visually attractive.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8.2 Headboards should be provided and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8.3 Single beds should comfortably accommodate an average sized adult (1 metre wide) and double beds two average sized adults (1.8 metre wide).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8.4 All mattresses are to be comfortable and in good condition and clean. Foam mattresses are not acceptable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8.5 Mattress protectors or under blankets should be available, in good condition, clean and free from stains.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.9 Bed Linen

• 9.9.1 All linen should be clean and sufficient in quantity.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9.2 All linen should be changed when soiled or at guest’s request.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9.3 Beds should be covered with appropriate bedspread or valances. These should be changed for each new guest.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9.4 Beds should be provided with two bed sheets (under sheet and a top sheet).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9.5 Extra blankets can be provided on request.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.10 Pillows

• 9.10.1 There should be at least one pillow per sleeping space with pillow protectors and pillow cases.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10.2 All pillows should be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10.3 Extra pillows can be provided on request.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.11 Wardrobe

• 9.11.1 Each room should have a wardrobe/purpose built hanging space of at least 1.2m wide and should be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.11.2 Sufficient good quality hangers (minimum 3 hangers per person) should be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.11.3 In addition, there should be adequate drawer or shelf spaces.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.12 Curtains

• 9.12.1 Curtains or blinds should be provided on all windows including glass panels to afford both privacy and/or the exclusion of light.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.12.2 Curtains must be clean, in good condition and in line with the general decor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.13 BEDROOM AMENITIES

• 9.13.1 Television - Availability of television for guestroom is recommended to be provided in every unit. However, it can be on demand. Where provided, it may not necessarily be in the bedroom; it can also be placed in the living room.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13.2 Mirror - A full length mirror should be available. Ideally a mirror should be placed adjacent to the dressing table and lighting intensity in the vicinity of the mirror should be adequate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13.3 Means for Communication – Telephones or alternative means of communications must be available in all the units.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13.4 Telephones-Where telephones are available, telephone number, reception number and the room extension number should be displayed. Where applicable, fees charged for any external calls should also be made available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13.5 Bedside Lamps- should have a shade or cover, in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13.6 Bedside rugs or mats if available- must be in good condition and clean alternatively slippers can be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13.7 Do not disturb/make up my room sign

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13.8 Safe Deposit – Safe deposit facility should be made available in rooms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.14 OTHER AMENITIES - The following should also be available in the room

• • Waste bins and liners

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Insect protection; Mosquito net or insect repellent may be available. The net should be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Sufficient power sockets for the safe use of electrical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.14.1 Information Kit- A kit containing the below information needs to be provided.

• • Directory of essential services i.e. emergency and contact number

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Transport services i.e. bus schedule, taxi and car hire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Method of payment- Change of foreign exchange, credit cards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Room keys procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Swimming pool-opening hours (where same is available)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Wake up call

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Medical Services (nearest medical centres, pharmacies)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Breakfast hours (if provided)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Laundry list and rates (if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Internet facility if available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • User manual and security codes for safety deposit box

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Check out times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Excursions i.e. diving centre and water sports.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Child minding if available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.14.2 Optional amenities which the establishment can provide include;

• • Daily Newspapers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Insect repellent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Satellite Cable TV Channels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Internet connection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Bathrobe/Slippers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Umbrellas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Sewing Kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Fruit Baskets/snacks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Plug adaptors can be provided on request

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 BATHROOM

• 10.1 All bathrooms should be en-suite with the bedroom and have sufficient space to allow freedom of movement for guests and access to all fittings. Toilet facility can be separate from the bathroom.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 All fixtures and fittings must be in good condition, clean and free from stains/cracks & dull finishes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.3 Bathroom Structure

• 10.3.1 Floors - Flooring may vary considerably but should be of hard, durable and non-slippery surface that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3.2 Walls and Ceilings – should be of durable materials and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3.3 Doors - All doors are acceptable except for chipboards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3.4 Ventilation - adequate ventilation should be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3.5 Lighting – all bathrooms should be well lit and the light switch should be conveniently located. (Energy saving lights are recommended).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3.6 Windows-For guest privacy where appropriate all windows in the bathroom should be covered with an opaque curtain or blind.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.4 Fixture, fittings & amenities

• 10.4.1 A bath or shower cubicle with glass doors or curtains.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4.2 A grab rail for safety purposes should be available with the bathtub.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4.3 Drip dry facility or equivalent should also be available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4.4 Wash hand basin.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4.5 Standard size mirror over the wash hand basin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4.6 Adequate shelf space should be provided adjacent to hand basin, with sufficient space provided to store two guests’ toiletries.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4.7 Bath mat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4.8 Towel rail, towel shelf or equivalent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4.9 Soap with dish, holder or dispenser should also be available. Fresh soap for each new guest

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.5 Toilet

• 10.5.1 Toilet roll holder and toilet paper

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5.2 Running hot and cold water for bathing should be available at times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5.3 Clean hand and bath towel for each guest. Towels should be in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5.4 Adequate ventilation (e.g. an extractor fan or opening window)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5.5 Clothes hooks or equivalent for clothes should be provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5.6 Sanitary bin should be in good condition, clean and with plastic liner.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5.7 Electric Shaver Unit must be in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

10.6 LIVING & DINING ROOM

• 10.6.1 Sitting – living room furniture must adequate to cater for the number of rooms available in the units.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6.2 Dining - Each unit should have a dining table with sitting facilities to accommodate the number of occupants.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6.3 Ventilation – must be either natural or artificial. All living rooms must have at least one window opening directly into the open air. Cross or through ventilation is ideal.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6.4 Lighting - There should be adequate either natural and artificial lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6.5 Floors - should be of smooth, hard surfaces that are non-slippery.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6.6 Walls and Ceilings - should be of durable materials and of good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

• 10.7.1 The kitchen should be equipped with the following;

• • An electric or gas cooker

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • A fridge/freezer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • A microwave oven (optional)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • A kettle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Shelves/cabinets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • sink

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7.2 Worktop & Storage-There should be at least one worktop or working surface for food preparations and adequate storage/shelving facilities. Worktops and preparation tables should be of hard durable material so that it can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7.3 Crockery, cutlery & kitchen utensils-There must be adequate crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils and glassware. Same should be in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7.4 Ventilation - Adequate ventilation should be provided either natural or artificial. Windows should be fly proof.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7.5 Waste bin-A covered waste disposal bin and liner should be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7.6 Fire equipment-There should be suitable fire equipment readily available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

10.8 Fish Cleaning Area

• 10.8.1 Flooring should be of hard durable and non-slippery surface that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8.2 Walls should be of durable materials that can be easily cleaned and disinfected. Same should be in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8.3 Worktops and other work surfaces should be of solid and non-corrosive materials that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8.4 Provisions of stainless steel or marble surfaces are accepted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8.5 The fish cleaning area should be well ventilated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8.6 Refuse bins should be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

11.0 LP Gas Store

• 11.1 Storage must be well ventilated and secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 The “No Smoking” sign must be legibly displayed thereon.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 Fire Safety Regulations will apply.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

12.0 Garbage Room/Bin Site

• 12.1 The garbage room/bin site should be provided as per Public Health requirement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

13.0 SWIMMING POOL AREA (IF AVAILABLE)

• 13.1 Swimming pool area must be well maintained and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Pool water should be clear and Ph and chlorine levels must be checked and recorded on a daily basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 Life buoys must be strategically located and visible by all. Same should be in good state of repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 Depth markings should be clearly shown on each pool.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 Public safety notice must be strategically located, legible and in good state (stating opening times, emergency info and rules.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 Lighting/Emergency lighting must be available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 Pool furniture should be in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 Shower facility should be in good state of maintenance and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.9 Steps should be in good condition and well maintained. Safety railings should be available with same.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

14.0 LAUNDRY FACILITY (IF AVAILABLE)

• 14.1 Ventilation- Adequate natural or artificial ventilation should be provided. Ideally, these facilities should be air conditioned and maintained at optimum temperature.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Storage Facilities-Adequate storage facilities for linen, soap and detergents should be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

15.0 STAFF FACILITIES

• 15.5 Staff facilities Should be provided as per the requirements of the public Health Authority.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

15.1 Sanitary Facilities

• 15.1.1 Establishments with less than 10 staff should have at least one common changing room and toilet.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.2 Establishments with 10 or more staff, should have a separate male/female changing room including lockers, toilets and resting/eating area for the staff.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.3 Flooring - Same should be of hard durable and non-slippery surface that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.3 Flooring - Same should be of hard durable and non-slippery surface that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.4 Shower/Wash hand basins - Adequate shower facilities and wash hand basins should also be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.5 Lighting - Adequate lighting should be provided at both male and female changing rooms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.6 Ventilation - Adequate artificial and/or natural ventilation should be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FR

16.0 ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SAFETY

• 16.1 The Fire & Safety Department regulations will apply.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0 HUMAN RESOURCES

• 17.1 Management - Depending on the size and organizational structure of the establishment, there should be at least one suitably qualified and experienced person to assist in the day to day operations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 All employees should be provided with the following:

• • Uniform

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Job Description

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Contract of Employment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Medical test for food handler

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Protective clothing such as chef hats, gloves etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 Employee’s File - The employer should keep an updated file with all relevant information on each employee.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4 Training-Continuous training, including in-house programmes should be available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5 A person responsible for organising staff training should be available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6 Scheme of service - Scheme of service or payment structure as per Ministry responsible for Employment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.7 Fire Drill – Depending on the size of the operation, Fire drill training must be conducted at least once a year or as recommended by the Fire Safety and Rescue Agency.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.8 First Aid - Key staff members must be trained in first aid.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.9 First aid box - must be available and well stocked as per health Requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.10 Emergency Response Plan - All establishments are required to mainstream risk and disaster management in their business operation. All self-catering establishments should have at least a basic emergency response plan for disaster preparedness. Information on how to develop the plan is obtainable on the Tourism Department website as follows: https/www.tourism.gov.sc or contact the Risk Management Section of the Department

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.0 QUALITY AND STANDARD

• 18.1 The self-catering establishment will also need to comply with the requirements of other regulatory bodies namely the Ministry of Health, Fire Safety Department and the Seychelles Bureau of Standards, not excluding any other Authority for the implementation of quality improvements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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