Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5

Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 Online Course

In December 2008, the Food Standards Agency agreed to implement a National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. It is currently operational in all areas of Wales, Northern Ireland, and in 99% of England.

The rating scheme aims to ensure that businesses which are generally compliant with food law and are effectively managing food safety risks will receive a rating of three. Those who are managing the risks well will be awarded a rating of four or five. However, significant lapses in any of the scoring criteria can also have a notable impact on the final rating.

This course provides an overview of how the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme functions, the scoring criteria used, how inspectors assess these criteria, the appeals process, the Safer Food Better Business management system, E-Coli, and concludes with practical advice for maximizing your premises’ score.

While completing this course should equip you with the knowledge to potentially achieve higher food hygiene ratings, it does not guarantee a rating of 5. Please note that we do not assume any liability for lower ratings that may be assigned. In December 2008 the Food Standards Agency agreed a National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. It is now running in all areas of Wales, Northern Ireland and in 99% of England.

In practice the rating scheme is designed to ensure that businesses that are broadly compliant with food law and are managing food safety risks will receive a rating of three … and those who are managing the risk well will receive a rating of four or five. However, significant lapses in any of the scoring criteria can also have a significant effect on the rating.

This course is intended to give you an overview of how the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works, what the scoring criteria are and how these are assessed by the inspectors, the appeals process, the Safer Food Better Business management system, E-Coli and concludes with some practical advice for ensuring your premises gets the best score possible.

While taking this course should prepare you well to be able to achieve the higher food hygiene ratings this course does not guarantee a 5 rating and that we accept no liability for lower ratings being given.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify Food Hygiene ratings and understand what they mean.
• Define the scoring criteria and how decisions on the final score are made.
• State how scores can be appealed.
• Understand how to apply Safer Food, Better Business to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Recognise the contents of good Hygiene and cleaning structures for your business.

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The Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 E-Learning course is approved by leading industry bodies: IOSH, The Institute of Hospitality, IIRSM & CPD.

Taking this course offers numerous benefits. Firstly, it enhances your knowledge and understanding of food hygiene practices, ensuring that you can maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in your establishment. Secondly, achieving a Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 demonstrates your commitment to providing consumers with a safe and hygienic environment. Lastly, it can help attract more customers, as a higher rating instils confidence and trust in your business.

By taking the course online, learners can benefit from the convenience and flexibility of accessing the material at their own pace and convenience. They can also review the content multiple times to enhance their understanding and retention.