Food safety audits for venue outlets and kitchens
Every food outlet in your venue carries your name, whoever runs it. A poor hygiene rating or a food poisoning complaint can cost you bookings and put your venue in the news. Our audits show you where each outlet stands and what to fix first, before an inspector or a customer finds it.
Working at UK shows and events since 2007
A team of 20+ qualified food safety advisers
Food safety problems found before your show opens
Clear advice, with every decision left to you
Every place food is prepared or sold in your venue
Your venue probably has a mix of operators and contractors, but your visitors see one venue. We audit them all the same way, so you can compare outlets and focus on the ones that put you at risk.
Food outlets and cafes
Cafes, bars, grab-and-go counters and food courts open to visitors.
Concessions and kiosks
Branded concessions, pop-ups and mobile kiosks operating across your venue.
Main kitchens
Production and banqueting kitchens, including storage and delivery areas.
Event catering areas
Temporary service points and hospitality areas set up for an event.
Four steps, one clear report
Agree the scope
We agree which outlets to audit, when, and who at each one should be there.
Audit on site
An auditor walks each outlet, checks records and practice, and takes photos as evidence.
Written report
A report for each outlet with what we found and recommendations in order of priority.
Follow-up
We can revisit to check progress, or audit regularly through the year so trends show up.
What an outlet audit covers
We audit against UK food law and Food Standards Agency guidance, and against your own requirements for operators if you have them.
- Food safety management system and HACCP records
- Temperature control: deliveries, storage, cooking, hot holding and cooling
- Cleaning, disinfection and chemical storage
- Allergen management and the information given to customers
- Hand washing facilities and personal hygiene
- Pest control and waste
- Staff training records
- Structure, equipment and maintenance
A report you can act on
Know which outlets are a risk to your venue's reputation and what to fix first, written so your outlet managers and your own team can both use it.
A report per outlet
Findings for each outlet, with photos, so nothing gets lost in a long document.
Prioritised actions
Recommendations in order of priority, so the most important things get done first.
Trends over time
Regular audits show which outlets are improving and where problems keep coming back.
Someone to ask
Questions about a finding? Talk to the auditor who carried it out.
Venue audit questions
Call our sales team on 020 4572 4502 or email [email protected] to talk through what you need.
Why audit outlets we do not run ourselves?
Because your visitors, and the organisers who book your space, see one venue. Every outlet’s food hygiene rating, from 0 to 5, is published on the FSA ratings website, and in Wales and Northern Ireland it has to be shown at the entrance (FSA guidance). A food poisoning case or an allergic reaction at a concession is reported against your venue’s name. Regular audits help you spot a weak outlet early and give you a record of the steps you have taken.
Are audits announced or unannounced?
Either. Planned audits make sure the right people are there; unannounced visits show how an outlet runs day to day. Many venues use a mix.
How often should outlets be audited?
It depends on the outlet and how it is doing. Some venues book a one-off audit, others have a regular programme through the year.
Do you give outlets a score or a pass or fail?
We report what we found and recommend what to do about it, in order of priority. What happens next is up to you.
Is this the same as an EHO inspection?
No. Local authority inspections are separate, and in England an outlet is inspected anywhere from every 6 months to every 36 months, depending on its risk category (Food Law Code of Practice). Our audits help outlets stay ready between those visits and give you your own view of how each operator is doing.
Can you also cover the events we host?
Yes. Our event safety service covers exhibitor food stands at the shows and events you host.
More from Event & Food Safety
Event safety
Food safety for the shows you host
Online training
Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene for your outlet staff
Food thermometers
Probe and fridge thermometers for kitchens
Food safety management systems
What an FSMS is and whether your outlets need one
How often EHOs visit
How inspection frequency is set and how your outlets can be ready
Hiring a food safety consultant
What to look for when you bring in outside food safety help
Need your venue outlets audited?
Find out which outlets put your venue at risk. Tell us how many you have and how often you would like them checked, and we will send a quote.