Category: Cleaning, Hygiene & Cross Contamination
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Raw chicken is one of the main causes of food poisoning in kitchens when it’s not handled safely. Bacteria like Campylobacter and Salmonella are commonly found in raw poultry and can spread easily without careful controls. (Food Standards Agency) For food businesses, preventing contamination from raw chicken is part of your food safety management system…
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Not washing hands between tasks increases the risk of cross contamination, food poisoning and low food hygiene ratings, and it undermines your food safety management system and digital food safety records in your food-safety app. Why hand washing matters more than you think Your hands touch food, equipment, packaging and surfaces all day. Each task…
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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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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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Overview Sanitisers play a big part in keeping food safe. They reduce harmful bacteria on food contact surfaces. When they’re used the right way, they protect customers, staff and your business reputation. When they’re used the wrong way, they can quietly increase risk without anyone noticing. In busy kitchens, it’s easy to rush. That’s why…
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Running a food business means doing lots of small things right every day. One of the most important is hand washing. It sounds basic, but it’s one of the biggest ways to stop germs spreading. When hand washing slips, food safety slips with it. Whether you run a café, takeaway, restaurant, food truck or production…
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Cross-contamination is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. It affects every type of food business and every food handler, from large factories to small kitchens. It doesn’t matter what food you prepare or where you work. If food isn’t handled safely, contamination can happen. This guide explains contamination vectors in a clear…