About this course
Achieving a Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 course equips food business operators and staff with advanced knowledge and practical skills to maintain exemplary food safety standards and compliance with UK food hygiene regulations.
This course is designed for managers, supervisors, and key staff in food establishments who wish to achieve or maintain a Level 5 (highest) Food Hygiene Rating under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) in the UK. It emphasizes the application of comprehensive food safety practices, legal compliance, and good operational hygiene.
What you will learn
Participants completing this course will be able to:
- Understand and apply UK food safety legislation and legal responsibilities relevant to food businesses.
- Identify and control food hazards using HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles.
- Implement effective cleaning, sanitation, and pest control procedures.
- Manage food storage, preparation, and cooking processes to maintain safety and quality.
- Conduct risk assessments and maintain proper record keeping for inspections.
- Prepare for Food Hygiene Rating inspections and understand the criteria used by environmental health officers.
- Promote a culture of food safety among staff and demonstrate leadership in hygiene practices