Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5

Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5

CPD, IIRSM, Institute of Hospitality & IOSH Approved

Course Overview:

Established in December 2008, the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme by the Food Standards Agency is operational across Wales, Northern Ireland, and 99% of England. This scheme aims to ensure that businesses compliant with food laws and effectively managing food safety risks receive higher ratings, notably four or five. However, any significant lapses in scoring criteria can adversely affect ratings.

This course provides an overview of the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, covering its workings, scoring criteria, assessment by inspectors, appeals process, the implementation of Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) management system, E.Coli considerations, and practical advice to optimize premises’ hygiene ratings.

Learning Objectives:

By completing this course, participants will:

• Understand Food Hygiene ratings and their implications.
• Define the scoring criteria and the decision-making process for final scores.
• Know the procedures for appealing scores.
• Implement Safer Food, Better Business to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Recognize effective hygiene and cleaning practices for business premises.

Course Modules:

• Module 1: Food Hygiene Ratings – An Introduction (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 2: Scoring Criteria (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 3: Appeals (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 4: Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 5: E.Coli (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 6: Good Hygiene Structure and Cleaning (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 7: Final Assessment (Pass % Required: 70)

Recommended System Requirements:

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 50 minutes (based on video content; excludes loading and question-thinking time).

Completion of this course equips participants with the knowledge needed to understand, implement, and maintain high standards of food hygiene, thereby enhancing their ability to achieve top food hygiene ratings.