1 min readOpening ChecksFollowing this long period of time closed it is critical that you complete the following checks to ensure that all food preparation and...
7 min readFood safety advice for new food businesses or home cooks setting up during the coronavirus pandemicIn a time of unprecedented events, A2Z food safety is aware that there is an increasing amount of members of the public who handle,...
3 min readIntroducing Food Takeaway and Delivery OptionsIn a time of unprecedented events, A2Z food safety appeciates that businesses may look to change and adapt their business in order to...
2 min readAllergensAn allergy is a reaction the body has to a particular food or substance. Allergies are very common. They're thought to affect more than...
2 min readStorageChilled storage of foods Some foods need to be kept chilled to keep them safe, for example food with a ‘use by’ date, food that you have...
2 min readPersonal HygieneHigh Standard of personal hygiene is essential to prevent cross contamination of food and food poisoning. It is important that staff...
1 min readCross ContaminationCross-contamination is when bacteria spread between food, surfaces or equipment. It is most likely to happen when raw food touches (or...
1 min readTemperature ControlSome foods need to be kept chilled to keep them safe, for example food with a ‘use by’ date, food that you have cooked and won’t serve...
1 min readCookingThorough cooking is very important because it kills harmful bacteria in food. If bacteria survive in food because it is not cooked...
3 min readCleaningEffective cleaning is essential to get rid of harmful bacteria in your kitchen. All food contact surfaces for example work surfaces,...