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Why personal hygiene matters so much Personal hygiene is one of the biggest controls in food safety. Many cases of food poisoning don’t start with spoiled food. They start with people. Hands, hair, clothing and illness can all spread harmful germs. Once these get into food, they can cause serious illness, complaints and inspections. Common…
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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…
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Why food risk levels matter day to day Not all foods behave the same way. Some allow bacteria to grow very quickly. Others don’t support bacterial growth at all. Treating all foods the same can lead to mistakes, especially in busy environments. Most food poisoning cases come from a small number of foods that weren’t…
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Food safety often feels simple on the surface. Food looks fine. It smells fine. It tastes fine. So it must be safe. Sadly, that’s where many food businesses get caught out. The biggest risks in food safety are invisible. Bacteria and viruses can be present in food without any warning signs at all. If you…
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Food-Safety.app Compliance Confidence for Busy Kitchens Food-Safety.app is designed for food businesses that want food safety done properly, without unnecessary complexity or high costs. It focuses on efficiency, affordability, and clear digital records that make day to day compliance easier to manage. Many food businesses don’t need Bluetooth probes, cloud dashboards, or extra hardware. They…
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It’s All About the C’s Food safety can sound complicated. There are rules, records, checks and inspections to think about. When you’re running a café, takeaway, restaurant or food business, it can feel like just another thing on an already long list. But here’s the truth. Good food safety doesn’t come from doing everything at…
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If you run a café, restaurant, takeaway or food truck, your fridge works hard every day. It keeps food fresh, safe and ready to serve. But many small businesses don’t check fridge temperatures as often as they should. It’s an easy job to forget when you’re busy, but it really matters. This guide takes a…
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Physical contamination is one of the most damaging food safety risks in any kitchen. It’s the kind of problem customers spot straight away and never forget. A hair in a sandwich. A bit of plastic in a curry. A chip of glass on a plate. Even one small slip can undo years of hard work.…
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In busy kitchens, shortcuts can feel normal. You’ve got orders piling up, staff asking questions and food that needs prepping now. So when frozen meat looks like it’ll thaw quicker on the counter, it’s easy to think it’s no big deal. But this one shortcut is one of the most common food safety mistakes in…
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Running a busy kitchen isn’t just about food. It’s about people. People get tired. They rush. They forget. They take shortcuts when pressure hits. That’s not bad behaviour. It’s human behaviour. Traditional food safety paperwork often ignores this. It assumes everyone has time, focus and perfect memory. In real kitchens, that’s rarely true. If food…
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If you run a café, takeaway, restaurant, food truck or small food business, you’ll hear the term “danger zone” a lot. It sounds serious and it is. The danger zone is one of the biggest risks to food safety and to your customers’ health. The good news is it’s easy to manage once you understand…
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Salmonella is one of those words every food business has heard. It’s also one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the UK. It’s not rare. It’s not unusual. And it’s not only found in badly run kitchens. Salmonella shows up when everyday controls slip. Usually on busy days. Usually when people feel…
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If you run a café, takeaway, restaurant, food truck or small food production business, hand washing is one rule you can’t afford to get wrong. It’s simple. It’s basic. Yet it’s one of the biggest causes of food safety failures across the UK. Most food poisoning outbreaks link back to poor personal hygiene. In many…
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If you handle food, manage a kitchen or own a food business, food safety law applies to you personally. It’s not just paperwork for the owner or something that only matters on inspection day. Every person involved in preparing, storing or serving food has legal responsibilities. Whether you’re a new food handler, a supervisor or…
