Kitchen Tonic turned us around from a 1-star to 5-star rating in just five months. They knew exactly what Ealing Council were looking for — and we even won the borough's Most Improved Business award.
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Middle Eastern Restaurant · Ealing, London
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Kitchens we helped reach 4★ or 5★ in the last month.
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Food Safety Consultancy
Protect your kitchen. Protect your reputation.
One in 13 restaurants and one in 7 takeaways in the UK have failed EHO unannounced food hygiene inspections.
Half of UK diners refuse to book where the hygiene rating is below 4. Our food safety consultancy helps you reach a 5 first time — and keep it there.
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The Stakes
The UK food safety challenge is not getting easier.
In the UK, every food business is scored 0 to 5 — and that score travels everywhere you do. It sits on your shopfront, appears next to your name on every delivery platform, and lives on the FSA’s public register that customers, suppliers and insurers all check. A 5 quietly does its job: it earns trust, protects bookings, and keeps inspections routine. A 1 does the opposite — bookings fall, reviews turn, partners start asking questions, and EHOs come back sooner.
52%
of UK diners only book where the hygiene rating is 4 or above
78%
of UK food businesses now hold a Food Hygiene Rating of 5
55%
of UK consumers checked a hygiene rating in the last 12 months
Sources: FSA Food and You 2; FSA, 15 years of Food Hygiene Ratings, 2025.
Interactive Tools
Estimate your Food Hygiene Rating
Adjust the levers below to see how confidence, hygiene and structural factors combine into the FSA’s 0–5 score.
The Hidden Cost of Low Ratings
What is your current rating costing you?
52% of UK diners only book where the hygiene rating is 4 or above. A rating below that quietly excludes you from a large share of the market — every month it’s on display.
The 4+ Rating Threshold
52% of UK diners only book where the FSA hygiene rating is 4 or above. Below 4, half your potential market filters you out before they ever read your menu.
Rising Vigilance
55% of UK consumers checked a hygiene rating in the last 12 months — up from 41% pre‑pandemic. The audience watching is growing.
Rating Reality Calculator
See what your current rating is costing you
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Our Services
Everything your kitchen needs to pass — and stay passed.
Each service targets a specific risk level — from first-inspection prep to post-failure recovery.
The Shield
Consulting
Rigorous pre-inspection audits — documentation, training records and premises gap analysis so the EHO finds nothing to fail you on.
- Pre-inspection site audit
- Documentation review
- Mock inspection walkthrough
£500 – £900Learn more
The Blueprint
HACCP Plans
Site-specific HACCP plans mapped to your menu, kitchen layout and local authority — documentation that satisfies any EHO first time.
- Site-specific HACCP plan
- Allergen management system
- Digital + printed copies
£500 – £2,000Learn more
The Academy
Staff Training
RSPH-accredited training delivered on-site or virtually. Practical knowledge plus the certificate your team needs.
- RSPH Levels 1–4
- On-site or virtual delivery
- Certificate management
£89 – £249Learn more
The Emergency
Crisis Response
Failed inspection or closure notice? On-site within four hours in Central London — immediate corrective action plan and council liaison.
- 24/7 emergency hotline
- On-site within 4 hours (London)
- Council liaison
£1,500 – £3,000Learn more
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Client Results
Real businesses. Real turnarounds.
Trusted by UK kitchens reaching a 5-star rating
We were days away from voluntarily closing. Kitchen Tonic came in, sorted our documentation, coached the team, and secured us a 5-star within four months. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Head Chef & Owner
Sushi Restaurant · London
Sarah knew exactly what Westminster Council were looking for. Professional, thorough, and incredibly efficient. Our rating went from 2 stars to 5 stars in six weeks — I only wish we had called sooner.
James Chen
Proprietor, Dragon Noodle Bar · Soho, London
Latest Guidance
Start before you’re inspected
Free checklists and tools the team uses on every audit — no email required.
Free guide
EHO Inspection Checklist
Walk through what an Environmental Health Officer looks for, room by room, before they arrive.
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HACCP Quickstart Checklist
The minimum HACCP documentation any UK food business needs to satisfy a routine inspection.
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Free Risk Assessment
Answer 8 questions and get a personalised scorecard pinpointing where your kitchen is most exposed.
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Artisan Foods Ltd passed SALSA manufacturing audit first timeZero non-conformities
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Riverside Brasserie, Bristol — 5 rating maintained for 3 yearsShield protection
Street Food Collective passed all 6 unit inspections100% pass rate
The Golden Wok upgraded from 1 to 4In just 6 weeks
Bombay Spice, Manchester just achieved 5 ratingwas 2
Artisan Foods Ltd passed SALSA manufacturing audit first timeZero non-conformities
12 new HACCP plans delivered this weekAcross 8 local authorities
Riverside Brasserie, Bristol — 5 rating maintained for 3 yearsShield protection
Street Food Collective passed all 6 unit inspections100% pass rate
The Golden Wok upgraded from 1 to 4In just 6 weeks
Don't Wait for the Notice
Your next inspection could be tomorrow.
A rating below 4 excludes you from over half the UK dining market. Book a free consultation today — before the EHO arrives.
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