The time I got food poisoning (even after doing everything right) 🤢
EHO Story 📩 As an EHO, I like to think I know how to avoid food poisoning. I’ve inspected hundreds of food businesses, spotted all the red flags,…
“Because you gave me a zero…”
EHO Story 📩 A fellow EHO shared this story with me recently, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. They were interviewing the owner of…
The time I (almost) poisoned myself at my own leaving do…
EHO Story 📩 You’d think that as an Environmental Health Officer, I’d be the last person to fall victim to a dodgy meal. But let…
The time I walked into a shop… and the staff member walked out
EHO Story 📩 I’ve had some interesting reactions when turning up for a food hygiene inspection—nervousness, awkward jokes, even the occasional eye-roll. But this one…
The chopping board that grew legs… (almost)
EHO Story 📩 I’ve seen a lot of questionable things during food hygiene inspections, but this one stuck with me, probably because it looked like it was about to start…
What is Food Safety Culture?
Today, I’m going to talk about Food Safety Culture, and a few pointers to help you in developing a positive food safety culture within your…
7 Tips to follow on your next EHO Inspection
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,…
What responsibilities do management, managers, supervisors and head chefs, and food handlers have when it comes to food safety?
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…
Cross-contamination and how to control it?
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…
The most awkward EHO Inspection ever…
EHO Story 📩 There are some things you expect to find during a food hygiene inspection—dirty chopping boards, out-of-date food, maybe even the odd mouse…
What happens when the EHO opens a broken fridge door?
EHO Story 📩 I once went to do a routine food hygiene inspection at a kebab shop. Nothing too out of the ordinary—just checking the…
Love is in the air… and so are Food Hygiene Inspections
EHO Story 📩 Since it was Valentine’s Day last week, let’s stick with that theme—because nothing says romance like a food hygiene inspection ❤ When…
I kicked my colleague in the head…
EHO Story 📩 When I worked in local government, Friday afternoons in the office were always when the most “interesting” calls would come in. This…
I walked into court with a bag of mice…
EHO Story 📩 Ever wondered what an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) does when they find a mouse infestation? Well, let me tell you about one memorable…
Tips to keep chilled food safe
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…
