Food Hygiene Blog
Practical guides for UK food businesses. Understand your rating, prepare for inspections, and improve your score.
Food Hygiene Rating 1: What "Major Improvement Necessary" Means & How to Fix It
Scored 1 for food hygiene? Learn what "Major Improvement Necessary" means, what the inspector found, enforcement risks, and the step-by-step recovery plan to reach a 3 or above.
How to Improve Your Food Hygiene Rating: Practical Guide for UK Businesses
A step-by-step guide to improving your food hygiene rating from any starting point. Covers the 3 inspection areas, quick wins, and what inspectors actually want to see.
Food Hygiene Rating 3: Is "Generally Satisfactory" Good Enough?
A rating of 3 means "Generally Satisfactory" — you pass, but only just. Learn what it means for your business, whether you should aim higher, and how to reach a 4 or 5.
Food Hygiene for Takeaways: Rating Guide, Delivery Platform Rules & Common Failures
Food hygiene guide specifically for takeaways and fast-food outlets. Covers common inspection failures, Deliveroo/Just Eat listing requirements, and how to protect your rating.
Food Hygiene Rating 0: What Happens Next and How to Recover
A rating of 0 means urgent improvement is required. Learn the enforcement timeline, closure risks, and step-by-step recovery plan to get your business back on track.
Deliveroo Food Hygiene Rating Requirements 2026: Minimum Rating to Stay Listed
Deliveroo requires a minimum food hygiene rating of 2 to stay listed. Learn the policies for all major platforms and what to do if your rating drops.
Food Hygiene Improvement Plan Template: Free Checklist for UK Businesses
A free food hygiene improvement checklist covering the 3 FSA inspection areas. Use this template to prepare for your next inspection and improve your rating.
Food Hygiene Rating 2: What It Means, Why You Got It & How to Improve
Rated 2 for food hygiene? Here's exactly what "Improvement Necessary" means, what the inspector found wrong, and the fastest steps to reach a 4 or 5 at your next inspection.
Food Hygiene Inspection Checklist 2026: Every Item Officers Check
The complete checklist Environmental Health Officers use during food hygiene inspections. Covers hygiene, structural, and confidence-in-management scoring with preparation tips for each area.
How to Request a Food Hygiene Reinspection in the UK
Step-by-step guide to requesting a reinspection from your local authority, including costs, timelines, and preparation tips.
HACCP for Small Restaurants: A Plain English Guide
What HACCP means in practice for small UK food businesses, how it relates to SFBB, and how to implement it without hiring a consultant.
Natasha's Law: Allergen Compliance Guide for Food Businesses
Everything UK food businesses need to know about Natasha's Law (PPDS labelling), the 14 major allergens, and how to stay compliant.
HygieneFix vs Free SFBB Pack: What's the Difference?
The FSA's Safer Food Better Business pack is free. So why pay £49 for a HygieneFix action plan? Here's what each offers.