Campylobacter in Chicken

Tip of the Week Many chickens are infected with Campylobacter Bacteria.  Campylobacter is killed when you cook to a core temperature above 75°C so the main hazard is the handling and preparation of raw chicken ​ To keep food safe and avoid cross contamination of...

Wash those hands!

Tip of the Week Frequent hand washing is essential for safe food preparation Your handwash basin is usually the first thing your visiting EHO will see.  All handwash basins must be stocked with handwash soap and single use hand drying facilities – paper...

Can you get food poisoning from rice?

Tip of the Week Food poisoning from eating a rice salad or reheated rice is quite common.  Why is this? Uncooked rice often contains spores of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.  These spores can survive when the rice is cooked.  When cooked...

5 Top Safe Kitchen Procedures

Tip of the Week   Reminder of the 5 Top Safe Kitchen Procedures Here are our 5 top safe kitchen procedures:- Hygiene – Staff to wash hands (using the handwash sink!) before starting work and after each change in task Storage – Store at correct temperature. Store ready...