How Is a Food Hygiene Rating (UK) Calculated?
When you see those green-and-black stickers on restaurant windows or takeaways, have you ever wondered what food hygiene ratings really mean? If you run a
Tom Watts
13 April 2026
When you see those green-and-black stickers on restaurant windows or takeaways, have you ever wondered what food hygiene ratings really mean? If you run a
A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate typically lasts for three years, according to industry standards, but UK law does not set a strict expiry date.
Can you spot all the 14 food allergens before they reach your guests’ plates? If you manage a food business, especially within events or catering,
Allergen training can stop one allergy question from turning an event cold. I have seen it happen in the middle of a packed service. Music
A knock on the door for an EHO visit from an environmental health officer can rattle even a calm team. I have seen strong operators
Getting a food hygiene certificate in the UK can feel like trying to find the right door in a busy service corridor. I have seen