Scoring Booklet
Applicant DetailsApplicant Name
Premises Name
Operating Company
Address
Classification / Bar/ Late Bar / Nightclub / Pub
Designated Premises Supervisor
Scoring totals – Assessments are based on three types of criteria
Essential – must score 100% to be awarded
Desired – a level at which BBN accredited venues should aspire
Bonus – bonus points for evidenced based practice
TOTAL SCORE
Accredited (100% of essential criteria met. This includes meeting all of the training criteria) / Yes / No
Note to assessors:
One point should be awarded for each completed answer. Assessors are however, encouraged to award extra points at their discretion in any section (E, D or B) should they feel this is warranted.
There are a few suggestions in the document where extra points may be awarded. These are only suggestions; the decision to award extra points is left solely to the discretion of the assessor.
Section A – Prevention of Crime & Disorder - Security / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
E 1 / Must provide evidence of regular security reviews (written evidence required) and security briefings.
E 2 / Must provide evidence of a procedure in place to ensure that anyone carrying out role of door supervisor is licenced by SIA or subject to a Licence Dispensation Notice i.e. register of door supervisors on duty.
E 3 / Must ensure any security company employed by the venue has adequate insurance cover.
E 4 / Describe your policy on searching patrons. Include e.g. who is searched, where they are searched & why.
E 5 / Must have an incident report book and record each incident.
E 6 / Must provide evidence of an audit trail in relation to confiscated items.
D 7 / Can demonstrate that information of persons ejected/ barred e.g. door log/online scheme, is shared with all staff.
D 8 / Data captured on CCTV system matches local Police required standards, is retained for a period in line with local licencing conditions & is readily available on request from Police at all times during operational hours.
D 9 / There is responsible person/s able to provide CCTV data to the Police on request.
D 10 / Mapping systems are used to identify hot spot areas within the premises.
B 11 / Are any additional security measures in place? E.g. metal detectors, ID scanners, panic buttons, breathalysers
Section A – Prevention of Crime & Disorder – Responsible Drinking / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
E 12 / Must provide evidence of compliance to the mandatory code in relation to drinks promotions & availability of smaller measures.
E 13 / Consider the impact of drinks promotions & special events e.g. risk assessment/s. (Bonus for evidence)
E 14 / Must have a copy of the summary premises licence and where it is displayed
D 15 / Takes practical steps to discourage drink driving, including discounting non-alcoholic drinks for designated drivers etc.
B 16 / Has clear alcohol unit content information available to customers.
Extra points for displaying unit information
B 17 / Describe the difference between ABV and units of alcohol.
B 18 / Displays Drinkaware information ‘why let good times go bad’ point of sale materials etc.
B 19 / Information available to customers about alcohol services.
Section A – Prevention of Crime & Disorder – Drug Misuse
E 20 / Must provide evidence of a clear policy on the prevention of illegal drug (including il/legal highs) use and supply on the premises.
E 21 / Has a clear policy in place in relation to the safe disposal of drugs.
E 22 / Has proactive approach to preventing drug use including evidence of regular toilet monitoring, controlling flat surfaces etc.
B 23 / Information available to customers about drug services.
Bonus points for promoting treatment providers.
B 24 / Provides anti-drink spiking devices of has anti-spiking measures in place.
Section A – Prevention of Crime & Disorder – Anti-Theft / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
E 25 / Must provide evidence of a lost property recording system or locked box/cupboard.
E 26 / Private areas are kept locked and secured during operational hours.
D 27 / Has a clear anti-theft policy.
B 28 / Has additional anti-theft measures in place e.g. bag hooks, mirrors etc.
Section A – Prevention of Crime & Disorder – Identification and Management / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
E 29 / Must provide evidence of policies in place for preventing and dealing with disorder inc. conflict management, weapons, confiscated items & recording systems.
D 30 / Clear procedures in place for determination & preservation of crime scene and witness details until police arrive.
Bonus for evidencing annual reviews.
D 31 / Effective queue management to deal with potential disorder when entering the premises.
B 32 / CRACC Radios are used to keep in touch with other premises, or have alternative ways of timely sharing of information.
Section B – Public Safety – Preparation / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
E 33 / Venue must have Public Liability Insurance
E 34 / Must have annual gas and five yearly electrical safety checks.
E 35 / Can evidence full building checks prior to opening and prior to closing for security threats, drugs, lost property etc.
E 36 / Manages external areas effectively e.g. smoking, noise, litter, glass
E 37 / Can demonstrate how capacity is managed, including outside areas e.g. comfort factor to manage capacity.
Bonus for evidence
E 38 / Must provide evidence of a written accident recording system
E 39 / Has at least one first aider with access to an adequate first aid kit at all times during operational hours.
E 40 / Provides a first aid room/ quiet area to assist injured persons.
D 41 / All staff are easily identified e.g. use of uniforms, tabards, high visibility garments etc
D 42 / Undertakes formal risk assessment/s prior to events and puts appropriate measures in place.
Bonus for written evidence
B 43 / Staff de-brief session at the end of each shift to ensure any issues are shared and resolved.
B 44 / List of emergency services contact details available to staff inc terrorism, safeguarding etc
Section B – Public Safety – Prevention & Management / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
E 45 / Must provide evidence of an effective glass collection policy for inside and outside areas, including perimeter checks.
E 46 / Must provide evidence of effective spillage and broken glass policy.
D 47 / All bottle skips or bins in public areas within the vicinity of the premises to be locked/ secured.
D 48 / Have measures in place to prevent patrons leaving with glasses/ bottles.
D 49 / Uses alternatives to glass for events/ drinks taken outside where risk assessed.
Section B – Public Safety – Risk Assessment/ Evacuations
E 50 / Must provide evidence of procedure/s and regular training for building evacuation/s in the event of an emergency, assembly points e.g. terror threats, bombs.
E 51 / Must provide evidence of annual fire evacuation training exercises, assembly points
Bonus for additional training sessions.
E 52 / Must provide evidence of a written fire safety risk assessment which has been completed/ reviewed in the last twelve months.
E 53 / Must have adequate fire detection warning system/s in place.
E 54 / Fire exits must be free from obstruction at all times and be well lit.
E 55 / Must provide evidence of fire safety checks.
E 56 / Must provide evidence of fire equipment being inspected and serviced annually.
Section B – Public Safety – Social responsibility / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
D 57 / Provides/ displays information to customers for accessing taxis/ public transport.
D 58 / Are you a member of any community groups or other recognised partnership/ crime prevention groups? Which group/s?
B 59 / Uses information/ leaflets/ publicity to inform customers and employees about behaviours associated with alcohol/ drunkenness e.g. drink spiking, Sexually Transmitted Infections etc.
B 60 / Staff aware of additional initiatives such as street pastors, street marshalling etc.
B 61 / Provides active assistance to customers by providing a free taxi phone service.
B 62 / Provides a safe waiting area for customers to wait for taxis/ other transport.
B 63 / Which initiatives, do you support to promote the night time economy e.g. Help us Help, Rough Sleeper Reports etc.
B 64 / How do you promote Best Bar None?
B 65 / Has the venue signed up to the ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign?
Bonus if they can show how it is being implemented.
Section C – Prevention of Public Nuisance / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
E 66 / Can provide evidence of a risk assessment for ‘noise at work’ (Health & Safety/ The Control Noise at Work Regulations 2005).
E 67 / Each venue must have a policy or noise management plan to deal with the licensing core objective relating to The Prevention of Public Nuisance.
D 68 / What noise mitigation measures are in place at the premises to prevent noise breakout of amplified music?
D 69 / The venue must ensure that if they have neighbours (residential or business), deliveries, glass disposal etc are carried out with thought.
B 70 / Direct neighbours have manager contact details in case of excessive noise.
B 71 / The applicant ensures that all musical entertainment has the volume reduced and the style/tempo changed towards the end of an evening – bonus can be given.
Section D – Protection of Children from Harm / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
E 72 / Clear policies and procedures in place specific to the protection of children from harm e.g. risk assessments
E 73 / Must provide evidence of a robust proof of age verification policy and evidence that procedures are followed at all times.
E 74 / Must provide evidence of current posters stating that proof of age may be required e.g. Challenge 21.
Bonus for Challenge 25.
D 75 / Provide customers with the opportunity to apply for proof of age cards e.g. PASS
D 76 / Actively monitors all areas to prevent age/alcohol related offences.
Section E – Training / Evidenced / Achieved / Bonus
Must provide evidence of staff training with clear documented policies including records of ongoing refresher training for:
E 77 / Must have a written policy to prevent and deal with drunkenness.
E 78 / Dealing with disorder
E 79 / Conflict Management
E 80 / Underage sales/ Proxy sales/ responsible alcohol retailing
E 81 / Fire and the use of fire equipment
E 82 / First Aid
E 83 / Drugs awareness
E 84 / Crime Prevention
E 85 / Security/ Counter terrorism (Argus)
D 86 / Supports and records staff achievements in accredited qualifications
D 87 / Sexual exploitation
D 88 / Sexual harassment
B 89 / Any other training relevant to licencing industry?
Describe & evidence.
Section F – General Comments
Please us this space to make further (evidenced) comments with regards to this application which may be used as part of the process.
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