Struggling to prepare for your EHO inspection? This step-by-step EHO inspection checklist, built around the Ready. Aim. Fire. framework, will help your food business avoid common mistakes and get inspection-ready for a 5 star hygiene rating.
If you don’t keep your HACCP Plan up to date, your hygiene rating could be at risk. A missed update—like adding new equipment or changing your menu—can quickly lead to problems on inspection. This guide explains when you need to review your HACCP Plan and what triggers a review, so you stay compliant and inspection-ready.
Wales is proud of its school food hygiene record, but a closer look reveals worrying failures. This blog post uncovers the real story behind the 5-star scores, what’s going wrong, and what must change to protect children.
Supermarkets are bending the truth on fish labelling — the labels aren’t telling the full story. This blog dives into the unethical concerns behind misleading food labelling, with a spotlight on sea bass. Find out why your local fishmonger might be your best bet for honest, traceable seafood.
Rebranding a food business? It takes more than a stunning new look to get a 5 star hygiene rating. This article unpacks common reasons why a launch can fail the EHO inspection—and shares what lessons must be learned to get it right.
Not sure if you have to display your food hygiene rating sticker? The rules aren’t the same across the UK — and getting it wrong could cost you. This article breaks down what’s legally required in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and gives practical advice on what to do if your score isn’t perfect.
Fear and excitement feel the same in the body—only your thoughts change the outcome. This blog explains how to reframe EHO inspections using science-backed techniques that help food business owners turn anxiety into positive action.
Would you trust a restaurant with a 5-star hygiene rating? What if that rating was fake? Shocking undercover investigations are exposing businesses using false hygiene rating stickers to mislead customers. The risks are real. Find out how to spot, report, and protect your business from this growing scandal
A 1 star food hygiene rating can seriously damage your business, driving customers away and attracting enforcement action. But what does it really mean? This post explains how a food hygiene rating of 1 compares to other ratings, and the urgent steps you need to take to recover fast 🚀
Low food hygiene rating score? This post explains how GIA, our AI-powered assistant can help you challenge an unfair hygiene rating quickly and professionally, so you can protect your reputation and get back on track.
💡 Got a 1-star hygiene rating? Think it’s unfair? You’re not alone. But less than 1% of businesses appeal because they don’t know how. This FAQ guide (Part 2 in a series) breaks down the hygiene appeal process. And shows you how to fight back the right way. Don’t let a bad rating hurt your business—know your rights. Take action today! 🚀
Natasha’s Law requires all pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods to have clear allergen labels. This rule was introduced after the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse. In March 2025, the FSA issued new guidance, encouraging written allergen information for non-PPDS foods—especially in the out-of-home sector. Here’s what restaurants, cafes, and caterers need to know to stay compliant and protect customers in 2025.