Selwyn
It's called *the Health Department* in English.
Depending on the type of food poisoning, they can close a place down IMMEDIATELY (e. coli, botulism, hepititis, etc.). There were two steak houses here in Milwaukee that were closed down and a meat packing plant shut down because of e. coli (the steak houses somewhat voluntarily, the plant courtesy of the Health Department inspectors).
Hope that helps with your question about English. :D
Phyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or
Gaia Euphoria)