Posts Tagged ‘food safety course’
COVID-19: How to do food hygiene training
Food hygiene training is still important in times of global crisis. Like many food businesses across the United Kingdom, it’s likely you’ve felt a big impact from the “lockdown” measures set in place by the government to combat the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This is an uncertain time for many food business owners and employees,…
Read MoreDoes COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impact food hygiene?
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the impact on food hygiene These are unprecedented times for many food business owners across the country as we learn to adapt to the government-imposed social distancing measures and restrictions set in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Fortunately, many food businesses have found ways to adapt their model and…
Read MoreIs food hygiene training a legal requirement?
There are a lot of misconceptions about the legal requirements surrounding food hygiene training in the United Kingdom. While it isn’t strictly the law that food businesses should make sure all staff have a food hygiene certificate, every food business must take responsibility for staff training and supervision when it comes to food safety. This…
Read MoreIs there a national register of food hygiene offenders?
As a paying customer, when it comes time for us to choose a place to eat, it doesn’t matter whether we’re simply grabbing a sandwich on our lunch break or booking a table in a fancy restaurant for a special occasion. In every possible scenario, we want to know for sure that our food is…
Read MoreSocial media and food hygiene ratings
The impact of social media on a customer’s decision to buy or consume food from your business is undeniable. Because the internet now has such a significant impact on our thoughts and opinions, it’s easy to understand why the influence of social media can shape our real-life decisions. As a food business owner, you should…
Read MoreDo I Need Food Hygiene Training To Sell Homemade Food?
If you’re thinking of setting up a food business from the comfort of home, there might be more to consider than who’ll be responsible for the washing up… Here’s why a food hygiene training certificate will benefit you on your business venture. Are you thinking of selling homemade food? There’s a new year approaching—a new…
Read MoreWhat Are The 5 Food Safety Rules?
If you work in a role that involves handling, storing, serving, or preparing food in the United Kingdom, you need to know the basics of food safety. Here are 5 important food safety rules you should be sure to apply to your business. Rule 1: Maintain a high standard of food hygiene It’s essential to…
Read MoreFree Food Hygiene Certificates
If you handle food at work, it’s a legal requirement that you receive supervision and/or food hygiene training to ensure the safety of the general public and your business’s reputation. Depending on your role, it may be enough for you to be trained in food hygiene by a senior member of staff who has already…
Read MoreDo I Need To Display My Food Hygiene Rating?
Whether it’s a glowing five-star rating or a less-than-admirable score, what are the rules about displaying your food hygiene rating in the United Kingdom? What is a food hygiene rating? In the United Kingdom, every business premises where food is handled or prepared will be given a food hygiene rating after inspection by the local…
Read MoreFood Hygiene Tips for Businesses
A food hygiene training course is only the start of your business’s mission to achieve a high standard of food safety. Here are our top tips for food hygiene in the workplace. Food Hygiene Tips A verifiable food hygiene training course will teach you all you need to know about effective food hygiene, but here…
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