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5 Areas EHOs Inspect — All Covered

The FSA's rating scheme scores kitchens across five key compliance areas. Our checklist walks you through every single one.

1. Temperature Control & Records
Fridge & freezer within safe range daily
Hot-hold equipment above 63°C verified
Probe thermometers calibrated & records logged
Cooling procedures documented
3 months' temperature records on hand
2. Allergen Management
All 14 major allergens identified in recipes
Allergen matrix accurate & up to date
Verbal & written communication process in place
Cross-contamination procedures followed
Staff trained & records signed
3. Cleaning & Disinfection
Written cleaning schedule visible in kitchen
Food-safe, bactericidal products used correctly
Contact surfaces cleaned & disinfected daily
Pest control contracts & visit logs current
Kitchen fabric in good repair
4. Staff Hygiene & Training
All staff food hygiene certified (Level 2+)
Training records signed & accessible
Illness & return-to-work policy documented
Correct PPE & uniform in use
Handwashing facilities stocked & clean
5. Your HACCP Plan
Written HACCP plan exists & is current
Critical Control Points identified
Monitoring, corrective actions & limits defined
Reviewed when menu changes
All staff aware of relevant CCPs
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EHO Inspections Are Unannounced

You don't get a heads-up. Your compliance records need to be ready on any given Tuesday morning.

Inspectors Check Everything

From probe thermometer calibration logs to allergen training sign-offs — nothing is assumed. If it's not recorded, it didn't happen.

Your Rating Goes Public

The Food Standards Agency publishes your rating on their website. A 3-star result can cost you customers before they've even visited.

Gaps Are Expensive

Enforcement notices, required improvements and voluntary closures are all triggered by documentation gaps that are entirely avoidable.

5 Stars Is Achievable

Most kitchens that score below 4 are let down by missing paperwork, not poor hygiene. The right preparation makes the difference.

Trusted by UK Kitchen Managers

"We went from a 3-star to a 5-star rating in under three months once we had a proper system for logging temperatures and training records. The checklist gave us the framework to start."
Marcus T. — Head Chef, Birmingham
"The EHO arrived on a Thursday morning with no warning. Because we use CompliChef every day, every record was already there. She said it was one of the best-documented kitchens she'd visited."
Priya M. — Kitchen Manager, Manchester
"I printed the checklist and walked around my kitchen section by section. Found three gaps I didn't know we had. Fixed them all before the inspector came. Scored a 5 — brilliant resource."
Declan F. — Restaurant Owner, Leeds

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