The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has reinforced why personal hygiene is important. More than ever customers are conscious of hygiene when they eat out. They notice if staff do not wash their hands when preparing food. For food handlers, good personal hygiene has always been essential and it is now more
Food hygiene and safety training is the process of teaching people how to keep food safe to eat. People who work with food are food handlers. Working with food includes storage, preparation and service. Food handlers need to be aware of the risks associated with handling food. They also need
How often do you prepare plant-based food at home? Do you need to think about food allergens when preparing foods? Veganism, vegetarianism and plant-based diets have become very trendy lately. The number of vegans and vegetarians worldwide has increased significantly over recent years. Likewise, the number of food allergy sufferers
In this blog, I’m taking a look at food allergens and how to prevent allergenic contamination. Get it wrong and it can cost lives. My passion is to ensure I give the very best information to help you provide the very best service. So, how do you provide allergen information?
Achieving a food hygiene rating of 5 is what every food business should be aiming for. It lets your customers know that you serve safe food. I’m an EHO with over 10 years of experience working for local authorities. I now work as a business food safety advisor and trainer.
Achieving a food hygiene rating of 5 is what every food business should be aiming for. Below are my top tips to improve your food hygiene rating. A food hygiene rating shows how well a business is doing overall in terms of food safety, based on standards found at the
Plant-based foods are all the rage, appearing in restaurants, supermarkets and a range of other food businesses. There are so many delicious and healthy plant-based recipes out there to try. Some consumer diets may consist entirely of plant-based foods whilst others may be limiting their intake of foods from animals.
Do you run a food business? Or perhaps you bake from home? I’ll go through everything you need to prepare for your food hygiene inspection, from cleaning to food safety management systems and record keeping. You will also find out what sanitiser you need to use in your business. 1.
