Food Hygiene Ratings
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Food Hygiene in Restaurants – The Ten Most Important Food Hygiene Factors Every Restaurant Must Consider As of 20 August 2023, there are 104,364 restaurants and cafes in the UK that have an active food hygiene rating. The importance of food hygiene for all these establishments cannot be underestimated. Achieving a top food hygiene rating…
Read MoreBad Food Hygiene: What Does it Cost?
If you run a business, you often have to make a decision about the costs and benefits of staff training. We suggest you beware of the dangers of so-called ‘free’ courses, for example, as you tend to get what you pay for. Bad food hygiene practice, however, is always the most costly option. That said,…
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 is a legal requirement that you receive food hygiene training to ensure the safety of the general public, your staff and your business reputation. To be on the safe side, many businesses insist that all staff who handle food must have a valid food hygiene training certificate. As…
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…
Read MorePreparing 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…
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