Training for Food Hygiene Rating
Preparing you for an inspection and helping you improving your hygiene rating
Course last updated: June 2026
Course certificate valid for 3 years
Internationally accredited training
Course duration: 1 hr
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Course format: Three video training modules, with a multiple-choice section at the end of each module.
Entry Requirements: Anyone can complete this course, whether they have previous experience or not.
This is a three-module training course about the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
- Module 1 explains the 0–5 rating scale, the importance of hygiene ratings and what officers examine during unannounced inspections.
- Module 2 describes how businesses can improve their ratings through effective cleaning, staff training, pest and waste control, personal hygiene, temperature management, safe food storage, stock rotation and detailed record-keeping.
- Module 3 outlines how to challenge a rating by reviewing the inspection report, gathering supporting evidence, submitting a professional appeal within the applicable deadline and preparing for possible reinspection.
The central message is that consistently high hygiene standards protect customers, strengthen a business’s reputation and demonstrate legal compliance. If a rating appears unfair, a carefully documented and timely appeal can be made through the relevant local authority.
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