Today, I’m going to talk about EHO Inspections because the way the officer is dealt with can impact your Food Hygiene Rating. Over the years, I’ve seen food businesses end up with a low rating in circumstances where this was very preventable, had they known how to approach the inspection
People at all levels of a food business have responsibilities when it comes to food safety. Let’s take a closer look at some of the responsibilities of senior management, managers, supervisors and head chefs and food handlers. Senior management Senior management in a food business has a range of critical
Today, I’m going to talk about cross-contamination, how it can occur and how to control it and ultimately ensure food safety. What is cross-contamination? Cross-contamination is when bacteria get transferred from a contamination source (i.e. raw meat) to a high-risk product (i.e. a chicken salad sandwich). It can happen so
Today, I want to talk about how to keep chilled food safe. Maintaining the proper temperature for chilled food is crucial in preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. Here’s a guide to help you safely store and serve chilled foods: Chilled Food Storage Certain foods need to be kept chilled
Today, I’m going to share some tips for general storage and food handling to maintain food safety. STOCK CONTROL Effective stock control is an important part of managing food safety. To ensure your stock is well-managed, you should: DATE MARKING ‘Use-by’ date This marking has legal significance. It is an
Today, I’m going to talk about what to do after your EHO inspection. In my opinion, many businesses do not seize this opportunity. The EHO is a free resource sitting right in front of you, so don’t be shy, ask any questions you have. If the EHO have asked you
Today, I want to share what happens during a food hygiene inspection by your local authority EHO. Many businesses are unsure of what actually happens during a food hygiene inspection. But once you and your team know roughly what to expect, it becomes much easier to prepare and aim for
Today, I’m going to talk about how to prepare for your EHO inspection so you and your team are confident for when that day comes. Many businesses (or chefs) spend so much time worrying about their inspection that they end up panicking when the day comes and as a result
Today, I want to talk about what traceability is and why it is important. I know it’s something that can cause a bit of confusion. I frequently get asked about it by small hospitality and catering businesses, as they sometimes struggle to understand their legal requirements in relation to this.
