RSPH Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene (Ofqual Regulated)
RSPH Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Training for Catering
Accredited food safety training for catering and hospitality professionals, delivered on-site at your premises or via live webinar. Ofqual-regulated and VAT exempt.
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The RSPH Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Hygiene is the Ofqual-regulated qualification (603/2395/4) every UK food handler is expected to hold. Delivered by Kitchen Tonic as an RSPH-registered training centre via live webinar, in-house at your premises, or as a scheduled public classroom course. Covers food safety law, HACCP principles, allergen management, temperature control, cleaning and personal hygiene — assessed by RSPH-supplied 30-question exam (pass mark 20/30). Recognised by Environmental Health Officers nationwide.
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Course Description
This Level 2 food safety RSPH accredited course helps catering businesses and individuals maintain compliance and builds staff confidence. It delivers a comprehensive understanding of food hygiene principles, contamination risks, and safe handling practices tailored to workplace environments. Delivered by experienced trainers either on-site at client premises or via live remote webinars, the training serves restaurants, cafés, care establishments, school kitchens, bakeries, and food trucks across the UK.
Who It's For
- Food handlers, cooks, and chefs
- Catering and hospitality professionals
- Aspiring food industry professionals
- Anyone involved in food handling and preparation
What You'll Learn
- Brief overview of Food Safety legislation
- Food safety and hygiene hazard identification
- Temperature control
- Safe food handling techniques
- Pest control and your role
- Brief overview of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- Storage methods and procedures
- Cleaning and disinfecting procedures
- Food premises and equipment standards
Accreditation
RSPH (Royal Society for Public Health)
Ofqual Qualification Number: 603/2395/4
Assessment
Multiple-choice examination — 30 questions, 20 correct required to pass.
Delivery & Pricing
On-Site Training (We Come to You)
- Price: £250 + £25 per person (special offer; usually £300 + £25pp)
- Trainer travels to your premises across England
- Travel fees may apply outside London
- Up to 20 participants per session
- Flexible start times
- VAT exempt
Remote Webinar (Public Courses)
- Price: £45 per person (special offer; usually £70pp)
- Live video conferencing — 10:00 to 16:30
- Exam scheduled in Clapham Junction
- Internet access and a device required
- Course materials emailed; printing available for £20pp extra. Please book 5 days before this course starts if you need materials posted to you.
- VAT exempt
- Next course 11th June Exam 12th June 2026
Prerequisites
None. Valid official ID (e.g. passport or residents permit) required on exam day.
Trainer Credentials
- 15+ years delivering food safety courses
- Previously 8 years teaching Food Safety for Westminster Adult Education (WAES)
- Previous Food Safety Trainer at Westminster Culinary College (Victoria)
- Delivered courses at Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels
- International Food Safety Auditor for Ecolab
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Microbiology and Level 4 Food Safety
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Upcoming Public Courses
Webinar
Public webinar course · 10am–4:30pm
- June11th
Course Syllabus & Accreditation
Official course syllabus · Expert-led, Ofqual-aligned food safety training trusted by UK hospitality and manufacturing teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene: Common Questions
What is the RSPH Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene qualification?
RSPH Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene is an Ofqual-regulated qualification (number 603/2395/4) issued by the Royal Society for Public Health. It is the standard food hygiene qualification UK Environmental Health Officers expect for anyone who prepares or serves food in a regulated food business.
Is RSPH Level 2 food hygiene a legal requirement in the UK?
UK food safety law does not name a specific qualification, but Retained Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 requires every food handler to be trained, instructed or supervised to a level appropriate to their role. The RSPH Level 2 qualification is the most widely accepted Ofqual-regulated certificate for demonstrating compliance, and is what most EHOs and insurers expect to see.
How is the RSPH Level 2 course delivered?
Kitchen Tonic delivers the RSPH Level 2 course in three formats: a single-day live webinar, an in-house training session at your premises, or a scheduled public classroom course. All three formats are around 6 guided learning hours and finish with the official RSPH-supplied 30-question multiple-choice exam.
What does the RSPH Level 2 syllabus cover?
The official RSPH specification covers food safety law and your legal responsibilities, the 4 hazard types (microbial, chemical, physical, allergenic), the 14 declarable allergens and Natashas Law, the temperature danger zone, cooking and chilling, the 6-step cleaning method, pest control, illness reporting and personal hygiene.
Is the RSPH certificate recognised by Environmental Health Officers?
Yes. The certificate is Ofqual-regulated and issued directly by the Royal Society for Public Health. It is recognised by Environmental Health Officers across the UK and accepted by employers, insurers and regulators as evidence of regulated food hygiene training.
How long is the RSPH Level 2 certificate valid for?
There is no statutory expiry date for food hygiene training in the UK, but the Food Standards Agency and most EHOs recommend refresher training every 3 years.
Is there an online version of this course?
Yes — Kitchen Tonic also offers a self-paced online Level 2 Food Safety course. That is a separate product (KitchenTonic Certified, not Ofqual-regulated) designed for fast, flexible learning. If your employer or EHO specifically requires an Ofqual/RSPH qualification, the live RSPH course on this page is the right choice.
Whats the difference between Level 2 and Level 3 Food Safety?
Level 2 is for food handlers and covers the day-to-day knowledge needed to work safely with food. Level 3 (Supervising Food Safety) is aimed at supervisors, managers and head chefs and goes further into HACCP design, risk assessment, training others and managing food safety culture.