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Register
Register
28 days first
- Register with your council 28 days before you open.
- It’s free. Home kitchens and market stalls too.
- Expect an inspection.
Why? It’s the law, and it lets the council help you.
Food hygiene · Level 3
Running a food business
For anyone who sells food or runs a kitchen.
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Plan & record
Write it down
every day
- Keep a written food safety plan, such as the free ‘Safer Food Better Business’.
- Record fridge and cooking temperatures.
- Check the kitchen when you open and close.
Why? Records prove you are in control.
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Allergen info
Tell customers
14 allergens
- Tell customers which of the 14 allergens are in each dish.
- Food you pre-pack to sell needs a full label, allergens in bold.
- Update it when recipes change.
Why? Wrong information can kill.
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Staff & kitchen
Trained staff,
safe kitchen
- Train everyone who handles food.
- Have a separate hand-wash sink with hot water.
- Keep pests out. Act fast on any signs.
Why? Germs spread through people and places.
0 to 5
Your hygiene rating.Inspectors check food handling, the kitchen and your records.
Aim for 5
5 means very good.Show your sticker. It’s the law in Wales and NI.