What is an audit? An audit is proactive, systematic and documented approach to gathering evidence to verify standards for food safety and legal compliance are being achieved. Audits are not a legal requirement, but they impoy Audits Explainedrtant for a number of reasons. They identify potential food safety hazards, demonstrate a management commitment to food…
Food hygiene and safety is important for many reasons, but some food business still fail to achieve a good rating for hygiene. Statistics show Hyndburn, Lancashire is worst place in the UK for food safety and hygiene with 65% of food premises failing to meet basic standards for the way food is prepared and handled.…
Norovirus is the third biggest cause of food poisoning in the UK. The virus is highly contagious and only a few particles are needed to cause illness. Norovirus spreads easily in public places such as restaurants, cruise ships, hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Well documented major outbreaks in the UK include a chain of Mexican…