Improving your Food Hygiene Rating
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If the food hygiene rating scheme (FHRS) applies to your food business or a business you work for, then this course will help you to understand more about this scheme. You will also learn what environmental health officers (EHOs) will look for during an inspection. This course applies to food businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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All about this Improving your Food Hygiene Rating Course
In this course, you will consider some statistics relating to the food hygiene scheme (FHRS) and you will explore the FHRS, inspections and the FHRS scoring system in further detail.
You will also learn about food business operators (FBOs) that come under the FHRS and those that are exempt. You will also explore the consequences an FBO could face if they have a poor food hygiene rating and the benefits of having a good rating.
You will cover all of the areas that a EHO will focus on during a food hygiene rating inspection, so you can ensure you meet all the standards required.
You will also learn what happens before, during and after a food hygiene rating inspection and what environmental health officers (EHOs) look for and the areas covered. You will also learn about appeals and the right to reply and re-visit if a food business operator receives a lower rating. You will also look at where you can find guidance on the food hygiene rating scheme and how self-inspection can help improve a business’s rating.
You will also look at food handling, preparation, storage, transportation, handwashing and personal hygiene, food hygiene and safety, structure, cleaning and food safety management and how these areas contribute to the total score and overall food hygiene rating.
Included in this course is a free downloadable self-inspection checklist.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
Institute of Hospitality approved
This course has been independently reviewed and accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. The IoH is the world’s largest body for people working in hospitality professions and globally recognised as a mark of quality. As an Institute of Hospitality accredited course, you can be sure that the materials covered are detailed and highly useful for anyone working in the hospitality and leisure industries.
- Fully CPD registered
- Suitable for food business operators
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Introduction to the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
In the first unit of the course, you will explore statistics on food hygiene ratings in the UK, what the food hygiene rating scheme (FHRS) is and where it applies. You will also look at the relevant laws that apply to food business operators (FBOs).
Before, During and After an Inspection
In this unit you will explore how you can register your food business and the powers of an EHO. You will also learn how you can prepare for an inspection and what to do when the EHO arrives and after.
Food Hygiene and Safety
In this unit you will consider food hygiene and safety procedures that you need to carry out in order to achieve a good food hygiene rating. You will also look at what you shouldn’t do.
Structure and Cleaning
In this unit you will cover the structure of the premises, equipment, cleanliness, maintenance, layout, facilities, pest control and waste management and how to ensure you comply with each one.
Food Safety Management
In the final unit of the course, you will look at prerequisites, food safety management procedures/systems, HACCP, records, staff training and other management areas. You will also consider poor practices that may result in a poor score.
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This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
Institute of Hospitality endorsed
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) was first established in 1938 and is the world’s leading membership body for those working in the hospitality industry. Championing outstanding quality and service in the UK and overseas, the IoH is seen as a hallmark of quality for training providers and this course is fully endorsed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Improving your Food Hygiene Rating course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Improving your Food Hygiene Rating course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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