Food Safety Articles & Buying Guides

Signs of Pests in a Commercial Kitchen, and What to Do

How to spot rats, mice, cockroaches, flies and stored-product insects early, what the law requires, and exactly what to do the moment you find a sign.

How to Make an Allergen Matrix for Your Menu

A step-by-step guide to building an allergen matrix for all 14 allergens: what to include, how to keep it accurate, and the mistakes that catch kitchens out.

Norovirus in the Kitchen: What to Do When a Member of Staff Is Sick

The 48-hour rule, why hand gel won't stop it, how to clean up after sickness, and what to throw away: a calm, step-by-step plan for food businesses.

Food Hygiene Training for Staff Who Don't Speak English Well

What the law actually requires when kitchen staff aren't confident in English, what HSE says about training in other languages, and how to check it's understood.

How to Get a 5 Food Hygiene Rating: What the Inspector Actually Checks

The three things the inspector scores, why one weak area can drag the whole rating down, and a practical checklist for before the visit.

How Much Does It Cost to Train a Whole Kitchen Team in Food Hygiene?

Why Every UK Employer Needs Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training (And Is It Legally Required?)

What Counts as a Hazardous Substance Under COSHH?

What's the Difference Between COSHH Training and General Health & Safety Training?

Is Manual Handling Training a Legal Requirement in the UK?

How Often Does First Aid at Work Training Need Renewing?

Do I Legally Need a Qualified First Aider at Work in the UK?

What Happens Legally If a Customer Has an Allergic Reaction From My Food?

The 14 Major Allergens UK Businesses Must Declare — The Full List

A HACCP Plan for a Small Kitchen: A Worked Example

The 7 Principles of HACCP, Explained Simply

What Is HACCP and Do I Legally Need It?

What Food Hygiene Certificate Do I Need to Work in a School Kitchen or Care Home?

Do I Need a Food Hygiene Certificate to Sell Food at a Bake Sale or Charity Event?

What Food Hygiene Certificate Do I Need to Run a Food Truck or Street Food Stall?

Which Food Hygiene Training Do You Need?

How Long Does a Food Hygiene Certificate Last in the UK?

What Food Hygiene Certificate Do I Need to Become a Delivery Driver?

What Food Hygiene Certificate Do I Need to Sell Food From Home in the UK?

Cleaning & Sanitising in the Kitchen: Blue Roll, Sanitiser & the Kit You Need (UK Guide)

Cleaning vs sanitising, two-stage cleaning and contact time, BS EN 1276, why blue roll is blue, and five cleaning & sanitising products compared.

Food Labelling in the Kitchen: Date Codes, Natasha’s Law & the Best Labels (UK Guide)

Why food labelling matters, use-by vs best-before, Natasha's Law and the 14 allergens, removable vs permanent labels, and five labelling products compared.

Temperature Control in the Kitchen: The Best Food Probe Thermometers (UK Guide)

Why temperature control is the heart of food safety, the core temperatures to hit, how to use a probe correctly, and five food probe thermometers compared.

Kitchen First Aid: Why It Matters & the Best Catering First Aid Kits (UK Guide)

Why first aid matters in a commercial kitchen, the best-practice basics every food business should follow, and six catering first aid kits compared.