Category: Food Safety Fundamentals
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Unsure how to manage food labelling and day dot stickers? This guide explains simple food safety management systems for UK kitchens using Food-Safety.app. Table of Contents What are day dot stickers? Day dot stickers are colour-coded labels used in kitchens to show when food was prepared or opened, and when it should be used or…
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If you run a catering business, understanding Listeria is an important part of good food safety management. This guide explains what causes Listeria, where the risks appear in kitchens, and how digital food safety records can help you stay compliant. Table of Contents What is Listeria? Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause…
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Confused about use by and best before dates? This practical guide explains what UK catering businesses must know to manage dates safely using a food safety management system. Table of Contents What’s the Difference Between Use By and Best Before? Understanding the difference between use by and best before dates is essential for safe food…
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If you sell pies, pasties or sausage rolls, it can be confusing to know when they must be kept hot and when they can sit on the counter. This guide explains the rules clearly and how good food safety management helps catering businesses stay compliant. Table of Contents Why the 63°C hot holding rule exists…
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Not sure whether staff can wear jewellery or watches when handling food? This quick guide explains the rules in food safety management and how simple systems like Food-Safety.app help UK catering businesses stay compliant. Why jewellery is restricted in food preparation Jewellery and watches may seem harmless, but in a busy kitchen they can create…
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Running a café or restaurant is demanding enough without drowning in paperwork. This guide explains how digital food safety management systems help UK catering businesses stay compliant, organised and inspection-ready using simple, reliable tools like Food-Safety.app. Contents Why move to digital food safety management? Every UK food business must have a documented system for managing…
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If you run a catering or hospitality business, understanding the 5 key food safety rules makes food safety management simpler and more consistent. This guide explains what they mean in practice and how a food safety app can help you stay organised and compliant. Table of Contents Why the 5 food safety rules matter The…
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If you run a catering business, understanding Salmonella and your food safety management duties is essential. This guide explains the risks, UK legal requirements, and how digital food safety records can help you stay organised and compliant.Contents What is Salmonella? Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning. In the UK, it’s most…
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If you run a catering business, you already know that strong food safety management starts with the basics. This guide explains why gloves don’t replace hand washing, and how using the right systems, including digital food safety records, helps you stay compliant and confident. Table of Contents Why gloves aren’t enough It’s common to see…
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Running a catering business is busy enough without second-guessing your food safety management. If you want practical advice on building strong food safety management, digital food safety records and a culture that supports compliance, you’re in the right place. Table of Contents What is food safety management? Food safety management is the structured way you…
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Safe defrosting is a key part of food safety management for UK catering businesses. If you’re unsure about the safest way to thaw food without risking contamination or slipping into the danger zone, you’re in the right place. This guide explains what matters, what to avoid, and how to stay compliant using simple, practical steps.…
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If you run a catering business, knowing when staff must report illness is vital for food safety management and protecting your food hygiene rating. This guide explains the rules clearly and how a food safety app can help you stay compliant. Table of Contents Why reporting illness matters In catering and hospitality, one unwell staff…
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Washing raw salads properly is a key part of food safety management in UK catering businesses, helping reduce the risk of E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria while supporting strong digital food safety records. Why washing salads matters Leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs are usually served raw. That means there’s no cooking step to kill…
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If you run a catering business, understanding the 4 C’s of food hygiene is essential for effective food safety management. This guide explains what they mean in practice and how a digital food safety app can help you stay organised and compliant. What are the 4 C’s of food hygiene? The 4 C’s – Cleaning,…
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Want to strengthen your food safety management and feel more confident at inspection time? This guide explains how to improve food safety culture in your catering business using practical systems and digital food safety records. What is food safety culture? Food safety culture is the way your team thinks and behaves about food safety when…
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Strong food safety management starts on day one. This guide explains what induction training should cover in UK catering businesses and how a food safety app helps you stay compliant and organised. Why induction training matters When a new starter joins your kitchen, café or catering operation, they immediately become part of your food safety…
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Short training videos can strengthen your food safety management without adding paperwork. Here’s how UK catering businesses can use them to build safer habits, support digital compliance, and make training easier with practical resources from Food-Safety.app. Why short videos matter In a busy kitchen, nobody has time to read long manuals during a shift. Yet…
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If you run or work in a catering business, this guide will help you get food hygiene right without overcomplicating it. We’ll walk through a practical 10-point food handler code and explain how good food safety management, supported by a digital system, helps you stay compliant, consistent, and inspection-ready. ContentsWhy a food handler code matters1–2.…
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If you run a catering business, you already know food safety isn’t just about shiny equipment or neatly filed forms. This article explains why people are the biggest risk — and how Food-Safety.app, a food safety management system for UK catering businesses, helps turn everyday actions into safer habits. Why people are the biggest food…
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Running a busy kitchen is demanding, but strong food safety management makes day-to-day compliance simpler, safer, and more consistent. This guide explains how to build practical food safety habits using clear leadership, simple systems, and digital tools that work for UK catering businesses. What food safety culture really meansWhy food safety management starts with leadershipDaily…