Course description

This course is focused on implementing Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) the official food safety management system developed by the UK Food Standards Agency to help small food businesses meet food safety requirements. The training guides owners, managers, and staff of restaurants, cafés, takeaways, and coffee shops through the step by step implementation of SFBB packs, covering key areas such as cross-contamination, cleaning, chilling, cooking, and food safety management records.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand legal responsibilities on food safety laws

• Correctly use the SFBB pack provided by the FSA

• Complete the Safe Methods section for cooking, chilling, cleaning, cross-contamination, etc.

• Record and maintain daily diary entries and 4-weekly reviews

• Train staff in allergen awareness and personal hygiene

• Maintain cleaning schedules, temperature records, and staff training logs

• Handle deliveries, storage, defrosting, and reheating safely

• Manage allergens, traceability, and customer food safety complaints

• Be fully prepared for Environmental Health Officer (EHO) inspections

• Achieve and maintain a 5-star food hygiene rating

Who Should Attend

• Restaurant, Café, and Coffee Shop Owners or Managers

• Chefs, Kitchen Staff, and Food Handlers

• New Food Business Operators (FBOs)

• Caterers, Bakery Operators, and Mobile Vendors

• Front-of-house staff involved in food service

• Franchises and small chains looking to standardize safety

Recommended

• No prior food safety certification needed

• Suitable for any business using or transitioning to SFBB