How often does the EHO inspect restaurants?

High-risk premises (full-service kitchens) are typically inspected every 6–18 months. Lower-risk premises every 18 months to 3 years. Inspections are unannounced.

What documents does the EHO ask for?

Your HACCP / Safer Food Better Business pack, fridge & freezer temperature logs, cleaning schedules, allergen matrix, staff training certificates (Level 2 Food Safety minimum), pest control records and supplier due diligence.

How is the Food Hygiene Rating (0–5) calculated?

Three scored areas: hygiene practice, structural condition, and confidence in management. Lower scores in each = higher final rating. A 5 means no improvement needed.

Can the EHO close my restaurant?

Yes — via a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice if there's imminent risk to health. More commonly they issue improvement notices with a deadline; failure to comply is a criminal offence.

How does GovReady help?

Every check is timestamped, photo-evidenced and exportable as a single inspector-ready PDF. When the EHO walks in, you hand them the tablet.

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EHO inspection compliance for UK restaurants

Score 5 with the Environmental Health Officer using the same FSA framework they score you against — HACCP, fridge logs, allergens, cleaning, training and supplier paperwork, all timestamped and one-tap exportable as an inspector PDF.

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HACCP & SFBB

Every Safer Food Better Business diary opener and closer captured digitally with photo evidence.

Fridge & freezer logs

Bluetooth probes and manual checks logged on a schedule. Out-of-range readings alert the manager.

Allergens & Natasha's Law

14-allergen matrix with PPDS labels. Update once, every chef and FOH sees it instantly.

What the EHO will ask to see

HACCP / SFBB pack (digital is fine)
Fridge & freezer temperature records (last 4 weeks)
Cleaning schedules signed off
14-allergen matrix per dish
Staff Level 2 Food Safety certificates
Pest control records & supplier due diligence
Incident & complaint log
Probe calibration log

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