Restaurant staff did not follow strict allergen control procedures, including a chef using the same spoon for nut powder
INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: Why Monika feels at home in this bold new era of the connected kitchen
Monika has been providing technology-based food safety solutions for 30 years – executive chairman Tim Gamble gives his account of the journey that has taken the company to where it is today
Checkit broadens offering by launching compliance consultancy
New service promises end-to-end support so that end-users can implement airtight compliance procedures
David Lloyd simplifies live multi-channel delivery of allergen compliant menus
Leisure chain using systems that allow members to search or filter dishes dependent on allergies or dietary requirements
Consultation on possible allergen law changes explores four key areas
The government is seeking information from the industry on several options that will shape future kitchen compliance
Trading a restaurant with zero hygiene rating perfectly legal
Contrary to popular belief, operators aren’t necessarily forced to close when receiving the lowest possible hygiene score
Kinect Energy Group offers the essential steps needed for energy compliance
Phase 2 of ESOS will come into effect in December 2019 and will impact all businesses that employ more than 250 people or turnover more than €50m.
BREAKING NEWS: ‘Interim’ acrylamide guide aids UK kitchen operators as EU dithers
UKHospitality has published interim guidance to help catering businesses identify and implement measures to reduce acrylamide levels in food following new legislation which comes into force today. The regulation requires food businesses to identify potential sources of acrylamide and demonstrate that they have taken appropriate action to reduce the levels of acrylamide according to the…
Food hygiene rating system ‘is driving better kitchen practices’
The mandatory display of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHR) has driven up the level of food safety compliance in the UK, a scientific report into the subject has concluded. The renowned ‘scores on the door’ scheme requires commercial foodservice operators to display the hygiene rating they have been awarded, which can vary from a…
Special one-off allergen seminar will give crucial advice for commercial kitchens
CESA will host an Allergen Awareness Seminar in the build-up to Hotelympia, it confirmed this morning. The seminar will be run by Julian Edwards, director of foodservice consultancy GY5 and chair of the FCSI, who specialises in allergen awareness and compliance for food and drink businesses. It will bring attendees up to speed with the…
