A Middle Eastern restaurant in Ealing achieved a remarkable turnaround from a rating of 1 to a rating of 5, winning recognition from the local council.
“Kitchen Tonic transformed our business. We never thought we could achieve a 5 rating, especially after the problems we faced. Their guidance was practical, thorough, and they genuinely cared about our success.”
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This turnaround was delivered by our food-safety consultants — building a bespoke HACCP system, training the team, and guiding the business through reinspection.
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