Legionella in Ice

Tip of the Week Research has identified ice machines as potential sources of Legionella bacteria. Ice machines operate at temperatures below 20°C (safe temperature to avoid legionella) so you would think it would be safe.  However, ice machines contain a mechanical...

Lamb Safety Update

Tip of the Week  The Food Standards Agency has issued the following notice regarding safety of lamb and mutton. “There is a rise of reported cases of food poisoning due to Salmonella Typhimurium in lamb and mutton. 165 cases have been reported since June 2018. ...

Batch Cooking

Tip of the Week When batch cooking high risk foods containing proteins, stringent procedures must be followed to ensure the safety of the food.  Batch cooking is either when you are cooking to feed a large number of people or when you cook a large quantity, then...

Clean Plates please!

Tip of the Week Clean, sanitised plates and cutlery are a basic requirement when eating out so follow these rules to keep your dishwasher working to optimum efficiency. Key things to note are: Strip and clean your dishwasher every day The dishwasher wash cycle should...

Be ready for your EHO inspection

Tip of the Week An Environmental Health Inspection is an official check by your local authority that your kitchen is preparing and serving food safely. They need to be confident that the kitchen is managed safely and effectively. So, what does an Inspector look for...