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Running a food business in the UK means living with your food hygiene rating. Customers see it. Inspectors care about it. And it can feel confusing if you don’t know how the score is worked out. This guide breaks down how FHRS scores work, what inspectors look for and the common questions small food businesses…
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If you run a food business, your premises matter more than you might think. Inspectors don’t just look at your food. They look at where you prepare it, store it and serve it. Getting your food business premises requirements right can save stress, time and money. It also helps protect your food hygiene rating. This…
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Running a food business means you’re always juggling time, people and pressure. Most owners focus on cooking, cleaning and keeping customers happy. What often gets missed is the risk that comes from something very ordinary. People. One of the most common causes of food poisoning in UK catering starts with staff hygiene. It’s called Staphylococcus…
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Running a food business can feel overwhelming. There’s food safety to manage, staff to support, customers to serve and paperwork that never seems to end. When things get busy, it’s easy to feel stretched and stressed. The good news is that efficiency isn’t about working harder or cutting corners. It’s about setting things up so…
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Personal hygiene is one of the most important food safety controls in any UK food business. It’s also one of the easiest to get wrong when things are busy. This short toolbox-style guide is designed for food handlers, supervisors, managers and owners who want clear reminders they can use every day. Poor personal hygiene is…
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Keeping pests out of your food business starts with spotting the signs early. It’s not about being an expert. It’s about knowing what looks wrong and speaking up straight away. In cafés, restaurants, takeaways, food trucks and small producers, pest activity can appear quietly. A single dropping. A strange mark on a wall. One insect…
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Simple Food Safety Habits That Actually Work Running a food business is rewarding, but it’s rarely calm. You’re managing customers, staff, stock, suppliers and costs, often all in the same day. Food safety sits underneath all of that. When it’s organised, you barely notice it. When it’s not, it becomes another thing on the worry…
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Every food business and catering service uses chemicals. Cleaning products, sanitisers and maintenance chemicals are part of daily work in kitchens, vans, units and production spaces. When they’re used correctly, they help keep food safe. When they’re not, they can harm people and contaminate food. COSHH exists to manage those risks. It’s about protecting staff…
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Running a food business means juggling a lot. Orders, staff, stock, cleaning and customers all at once. Date marking can feel like just another task, but it’s one of the most important ones you do each day. Get it right and you protect your customers and your business. Get it wrong and the risks are…
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This training’s for food business owners, managers, supervisors and food handlers. It’s written as a toolbox talk style guide you can use in short sessions with your team or on your own. The aim is clear. Help you understand what UK food safety law means in day to day work and what enforcement officers expect…