Food safety guides
Plain answers to common questions about food hygiene certificates, allergens, inspections and food safety at events.
What Does a Food Stall Need for EHO Compliance in the UK?
A busy hall, a queue at the counter and a tray of samples going out every few minutes. That is where food safety gets…
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How Are UK Food Hygiene Ratings Calculated? What Each Rating Means
When you see those green-and-black stickers on restaurant windows or takeaways, have you ever wondered how the number is decided? If you run a…
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How Long Do Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificates Last?
A Level 2 food hygiene certificate typically lasts for three years by industry standards, but UK law does not set an expiry date. Whether…
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What Are the 14 Major Food Allergens? A UK Food Safety Guide
Can you name all 14 food allergens and where they hide before they reach a customer's plate? If you run a food business, cater…
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Who Needs Food Allergen Awareness Training in UK Catering and Events?
Allergen training is what stops one question from turning a busy service into an emergency. We have seen it on show floors and in…
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How Often Do EHOs Visit? Frequency and Preparation Guide
A knock on the door for an EHO visit from an environmental health officer can rattle even a calm team. We have seen strong…
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How Do You Get a Food Hygiene Certificate in the UK?
Getting a food hygiene certificate in the UK can feel like trying to find the right door in a busy service corridor. We see…
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What Is a Food Safety Management System and Do You Need One?
We see food safety pressure up close at exhibitions, in venue kitchens and in busy catering operations, where one missed check can lead to…
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Where Is the Best Place to Hire a Food Safety Consultant?
Finding the right food safety consultant can feel like picking a pilot in a storm. You do not want vague promises. You want calm,…
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Food Safety Audits for Event and Hospitality Vendors
Picture a trade show with forty food exhibitors sampling to thousands of visitors. One stand without hot water at the wash hand basin, or…
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