Preparing For The EHO Visit: A Checklist
What does an EHO Visit consist of? If you prepare food for public consumption, you will eventually be visited by the Environmental Health Officer. The It is a legal requirement that they visit. As a food provider, you are legislatively bound to accommodate their visit and give them access to your premises. However, preparing for…
Read MoreThe Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Guide
If you handle or prepare food in work, you should know about the food hygiene rating scheme. Every eligible business in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must have a rating. It is an indication of how the local Environmental Health Officer (EHO) has graded your premises, according to the national food safety standards. It is…
Read MoreRestaurant Inspections – 10 Essential Factors to Consider
When it comes to running a successful restaurant, one key aspect that cannot be overlooked is ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Restaurant inspections play a vital role in ensuring that restaurants and food establishments meet the required regulations and provide a safe environment for both staff and customers. Local authorities are responsible…
Read MoreFood and Social Media
The impact of social media on a customer’s decision to buy food from your business is huge and, importantly, growing. The internet itself is not necessarily a new platform for food criticism; restaurant review websites are as old as the internet itself. However, more and more people make their consumerism choices based on social media…
Read MoreFood Hygiene Certificate FAQ
Food Hygiene Certificate Frequently Asked Questions Food Hygiene certificates are, quite simply, proof that you have undertaken the necessary training to handle and work with food in a professional setting. While the only legal necessity is that staff are trained by their employers in food handling, a verifiable certificate is the most sure-fire way of…
Read MoreStart a Food Business from Home: A Guide
Introduction With many food businesses closed during the pandemic, lockdown offered an opportunity for many of us to hone our culinary talents. Perhaps you had a moment of realisation, mid-banana bread, that all this food you’ve been making is pretty great and maybe you should look into selling some of it locally. The problem is…
Read MoreFood Safety Management Systems: An Overview
What is a Food Safety Management System? A Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is a set of measures that a food business adheres to; it ensures the safety of the food which the staff prepares. Whilst the exact FSMS you employ as a food business is up to you, UK businesses have a legal requirement…
Read MoreFood Hygiene Level 2 Quiz
We’ve created a Food Hygiene Level 2 Quiz as practice for those preparing to take a Level 2 Food Hygiene course. This quiz offers questions influenced by our actual Level 2 Food Hygiene for Catering course. It acts as a great personal barometer regarding whether you’re ready to get your CPD-accredited, verifiable certificate. In this…
Read MoreLost Food Hygiene Certificate: What to Do Next
If you handle food at work, it is a legal requirement to have food hygiene training. This ensures the safety of the general public, your fellow staff and your business reputation. You will be visited by the Environmental Health Officer, who always wants evidence of this training. One of the best forms of evidence is…
Read MoreWho needs a food hygiene certificate?
In the UK, our guidelines for proper handling and serving of food are outlined by the Food Standards Agency. These guidelines and rules are then enforced by the Environmental Health Officer, upon periodic visits to your premises. So, precisely who needs a food hygiene certificate? What is a food hygiene certificate? A food hygiene certificate…
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