Inspection Ready
Who it’s for: food business owners and teams preparing for a food hygiene inspection.
£49.00 · Approx. 1 hour · Learn at your own pace
Want to get inspection ready?
Learn from Chartered Environmental Health Officer, Natalie Stanton and go away with the knowledge to confidently deal with your food hygiene inspection and achieve the top food hygiene rating for your business.
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How the course works
There are no PowerPoint slides. And no voiceover here…
Yes, I’m serious. And you don’t need to read loads of text. Instead, you see a real person in 10 short pre-recorded videos.
- 100% Online
- Instant course access
- Practical video-based learning
- Approximate duration: 1 hour
- No time limits!
Why should you take this Inspection Ready course?
In this course, you will learn about:
- The role and powers of Environmental Health Officers (or EHOs)
- What to expect when it comes to a food hygiene inspection including the 3 areas assessed to work out your food hygiene rating
- Your role when it comes to a food hygiene inspection
- What to do at the end of an inspection
“Very informative and gives you plenty of tips to help get your kitchen up to the standards EHO are looking for.”
Tom Keeley · Inspection Ready learner
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Choose how to buy
For myself
£49.00
Buy this course for your own account and start learning at your own pace.
For my team
Choose your team size
Choose the number of places and enter your business, team or group name. You can then assign courses and follow your team’s progress.
Already manage a group? Sign in through My learning, open the correct group and choose its add-seats option. Buying for yourself adds the course to your own account; it does not add a place to an existing group.
Prefer to pay by invoice or need help choosing? Email info@thesafetyexpert.co.uk.
Meet your course expert
With food safety, you want to get it right the first time… That’s why it makes sense to learn from Chartered Environmental Health Officer Natalie Stanton (Malupa).
You will understand how EHOs think, what they look for during your inspection, and feel more engaged being taught by an expert.
With 13 years of experience as an EHO, and having worked for local authorities and in the private sector for clients including ExCeL London, she has a lot of knowledge and experience to share with you.
“Clear, practical, and delivered by an actual EHO, this course turns anxiety into readiness.”
Tamas Varju · Inspection Ready learner
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Reviewed by Environmental Health Officers
This course will help you to comply with food hygiene law and satisfy your local authority.
Natalie is a former local authority Environmental Health Officer, so she knows exactly what local authorities are looking for.
The course has also been independently reviewed by Environmental Health Officers who have years of experience inspecting, auditing and providing technical guidance to food businesses.
Here’s what they have to say:
“Practical, clear, and essential — this course will help you feel confident and prepared for your food hygiene inspection.
As an Environmental Health Officer, I know what good looks like during an inspection, and I can tell you this course gets it right. Natalie understands how inspections work from both sides, and she’s built a course that helps food businesses feel prepared not just for their next visit, but all the time.
It breaks down the complexity of food inspections and brings to life exactly what EHOs are looking for. It removes the uncertainty, highlights the red flags we notice during visits, and gives clear, practical guidance to get your business inspection ready and stay that way.”
Laksmi Kerrison · Environmental Health Officer
About Laksmi Kerrison
Laksmi Kerrison is an Environmental Health Officer with extensive experience in food safety enforcement across Borough, District, and Unitary Authorities. She holds registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) and has worked in both food hygiene and food standards roles throughout her career.
Laksmi has also held positions at Port Health, the Food Standards Agency, and the UK Health Security Agency, where she served as the Local Authority Project Lead for Food, Water, and Environmental Safety during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
With a particular interest in allergen management, food standards, and food safety at large-scale events, Laksmi has contributed to sector-wide improvements through both frontline enforcement and national project work. She currently works within the Regulation and Enforcement Division of a large metropolitan authority in the Midlands.
“This is an excellent course, and I’d recommend it to all food business operators.
You can have the best food hygiene standards, but if you’re unprepared or flustered when the officer arrives, you may struggle to demonstrate it — and all that effort can be lost.
This course demystifies the inspection process, helps you feel confident about what to expect, and encourages you to promote your food safety standards. It’s a great step towards achieving the highest Food Hygiene Rating possible.”
Nick Lowe · Environmental Health Officer
About Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe is an Environmental Health Officer with nearly 40 years of experience, primarily in food safety and standards. For most of his career, he has worked in a large metropolitan authority, where he was formerly Head of Food Safety. He has also served as a Port Health Officer at one of the largest containerised ports in Europe.
In addition to Environmental Health, Nick holds qualifications in health & safety, Lead Assessor Role, and Licensing Law. He is a visiting lecturer at both the University of Birmingham and Coventry University, and sits on the Food Standards Agency’s Food Standards and Labelling Focus Group.
Nick has a particular interest in food fraud. He led a year-long enforcement project targeting illegal activities within his authority and was an inaugural member of the first Illegal Meat Task Force and the Food Fraud Advisory Unit (the forerunners to the current National Food Crime Unit).
More recently, Nick has taken on the role of Head of Licensing and Markets, opening a different perspective on food businesses. His work in delivering and managing the markets gives him unique insights into the challenges of operating and maintaining complex sites with numerous food business operators working in partnership.
Inside the course
These are stills from the course videos. See how practical demonstrations and real hospitality situations bring the learning to life.
Follow an inspection conversation
See the questions and conversations that form part of an inspection.
See what an EHO notices
Look more closely at the condition and cleanliness of equipment.
Recognise everyday hygiene checks
See why the hand-wash sink deserves attention.
I recently completed this inspection-ready course and got a 5 on my first food hygiene inspection!
I can confidently say it exceeded all my expectations.
The content was clear, well-structured, and packed with valuable information.
Whether you are new to the food industry or looking to refresh your skills, this course is an absolute MUST!
Anahi Yanez Pagans · Owner – Paimés Bakery
Choosing the right course
Inspection Ready focuses on understanding and preparing for a food hygiene inspection. It is separate from the Level 2 and Level 3 food safety training courses.
What’s included
Included for individual learners
- Video-based learning with practical examples
- Taught by an EHO
- Instant course access
- Engaging and interactive content
Included for teams
- Everything in single user plus:
- Multi user discounts
- Group dashboard to manage your staff
- Progress reports for all team members
- Bulk add your team via csv file
More course details
Buying for a business?
Bulk discounts- starting from 10% for 10 courses
Group dashboard to manage users
If you would prefer to pay by invoice, email: info@thesafetyexpert.co.uk
Course reviews
Ratings and Reviews
Tamas Varju
This training hits the mark and fills a crucial gap for every catering team. It covers exactly what you and your team need to know when the EHO walks in—before the panic sets in and someone shouts, “Where’s the Food Safety Platform login?!” Clear, practical, and delivered by an actual EHO , this course turns anxiety into readiness. Thanks again, Natalie – brilliant stuff.
Cara Taylor
Natalie’s Inspection Ready course is a game-changer for any hospitality business serious about food safety. It breaks down complex legislation into simple, practical steps and gives you the confidence to face inspections without the stress. Clear, engaging, and full of real-world insight – it’s exactly what teams need!
Anahi Yanez Pagans
I recently completed this inspection-ready course and got a 5 on my first food hygiene inspection! I can confidently say it exceeded all my expectations. The content was clear, well-structured, and packed with valuable information. Whether you are new to the food industry or looking to refresh your skills, this course is an absolute MUST!
30 Day money back guarantee
Your satisfaction with the course is so important.
Natalie truly hopes that you love this course and that it helps your business succeed safely.
If you’ve started the course and are unsatisfied for any reason, we offer a no-quibble, 30 day money back guarantee. Simply email us at info@thesafetyexpert.co.uk within 30 days of making your purchase
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Very informative and gives you plenty of tips to help get your kitchen up to the standards EHO are looking for.