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.
Owner
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Ealing, London
Book a consultation with Carren Amoli
Schedule your free consultation with Carren Amoli. Available Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM.
15-min callNo obligationVideo or phone
What you get in your 15 minutes
- Where your allergen matrix and labelling are exposed
- PPDS and Natasha's Law obligations for your setup
- The staff process gaps that trip most kitchens up
- What fixing it would involve
Jun 29 – Jul 3
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BSc (Hons) · Former NHS dietitian · International food safety auditor · 16+ years
Carren founded Kitchen Tonic in 2015 and has 16+ years in food safety. She personally oversees client work, from HACCP plans to EHO inspection support, and has helped 500+ UK kitchens reach a Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
Client Results
Real businesses. Real turnarounds.
Trusted by UK kitchens reaching a Food Hygiene Rating of 5
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
Real client turnarounds
Real client turnaround
Victoria Patisserie: From a 4 Towards a 5 Rating
A high-end patisserie in Victoria already holding a Food Hygiene Rating of 4 engaged Kitchen Tonic to push for the top rating. A full audit and prioritised action plan strengthened contractor hygiene controls, the FSMS, product specifications and traceability, and the business is now preparing for a paid reinspection with our support.
Real client turnaroundMaintaining a 5 Rating at a Busy Pimlico Eatery
A busy, family-run eatery in Pimlico already holding a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 engaged Kitchen Tonic to protect and strengthen its standards under heavy daily trading. Through a full audit, corrective actions including a blast chiller, a refreshed FSMS and an updated allergen matrix, plus ongoing monthly audits, the business is set up to sustain its top rating.
What this consultation is
A free 15-minute food safety consultation with Carren. It is designed to help you understand where your business stands, what may be affecting your food hygiene rating, and the fastest practical step to improve it. Honest, plain-English advice, with no obligation.
Who this call is for
- Restaurants, takeaways, cafés and caterers
- Care homes, schools and other regulated food operations
- Businesses preparing for an EHO inspection
- Businesses recovering from a poor food hygiene rating
- Operators who want a clear route to a rating of 5
What we can help with
- Improving a low food hygiene rating
- Preparing for an EHO inspection
- Mock EHO inspection support
- Food safety compliance issues and HACCP documentation gaps
- What to do after a disappointing inspection result
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What happens during the consultation
- 1We understand your current situation
- 2We identify the main risks or blockers
- 3We outline the most practical next step
What happens after you book
You will get confirmation of your call with everything you need to join. If it helps, we may invite you to complete a short risk assessment first so the conversation is more relevant. There is never any obligation to buy. In the meantime, browse our free food safety guides.
Why businesses book with Kitchen Tonic
- Practical, real-world food safety support
- Focused on ratings, inspections and compliance
- Clear advice, not jargon
- Free, with no obligation to buy
Common questions
- Is the consultation really free?
- Yes. The 15-minute call is genuinely free and there is no obligation to buy anything. We will only suggest paid help if it clearly makes sense for you.
- Who is this consultation for?
- Owners and managers of food businesses, whether you are preparing for an inspection, recovering from a poor rating, or simply want a clear route to a rating of 5.
- What kinds of food businesses do you help?
- Restaurants, takeaways, cafés and caterers, plus care homes, schools and other regulated food operations across the UK.
- Can you help if we have had a poor food hygiene rating?
- Yes. We help you understand why the rating dropped, what to fix first, and the fastest practical route to improving it at your re-rating visit.
- Can you help us prepare for an EHO inspection?
- Yes. We talk through what an inspector is most likely to focus on and where your gaps are. A Mock EHO inspection can take this further. If your inspection is imminent, tell us when you book and we will prioritise your call.
- What happens after I book?
- You will get confirmation of your call with the details you need to join. If it helps, we may invite you to complete a short risk assessment first so the conversation is more relevant.
- Do I need to prepare anything before the call?
- No preparation is required. If you have your latest rating, inspection report or any recent correspondence to hand it helps, but it is not essential.
- Can the consultation be by video or phone?
- Whichever you prefer. Choose video or phone when you book and we will set it up.
Prefer to speak to someone directly? Call 07837 655954 or email us.