Free Food Safety Guides
Download professional templates, checklists, and guides to help you maintain compliance and improve your food hygiene rating.
Templates, Checklists & Guides
Practical, plain-English resources written for UK food businesses. Instant download after a quick email signup.
Food Hygiene Policies & Procedures Pack
A complete, editable set of 11 food safety policies and procedures with guidance notes, written for UK food businesses and mapped to current food hygiene law.
What's inside
- 11 ready-to-edit food safety policies and procedures
- Guidance note on how to complete each one
- Mapped to UK food law (Reg 852/2004, Natasha's Law)
- Sign-off and review-date blocks for due diligence
Allergen Management Checklist
Complete allergen management checklist ensuring compliance with Natasha's Law and UK regulations.
What's inside
- All 14 regulated allergens, listed and numbered
- Natasha's Law / PPDS labelling requirements
- Kitchen cross-contact controls checklist
- Takeaway and delivery allergen checklist
HACCP Template for Restaurants
A customisable HACCP plan template with all 7 HACCP principles and example hazard analyses.
What's inside
- 8-step restaurant process flow diagram
- Hazard analysis worksheet with worked examples
- Critical limits for cooking, cooling and storage
- All 7 HACCP principles, with a sign-off page
Food Hygiene Rating Improvement Checklist
A comprehensive checklist to help you identify and fix the most common issues that lead to low food hygiene ratings.
What's inside
- The 3 areas EHOs score, explained (FSA 0–5 ratings)
- Temperature control checklist with legal limits
- Confidence-in-management records checklist
- Right to reply, re-visit and appeal guidance
EHO Inspection Preparation Guide
Everything you need to know to prepare for an Environmental Health Officer inspection.
What's inside
- 9-document checklist to have ready on the day
- How to conduct yourself during the visit
- Enforcement notices explained in plain English
- An 8-point final preparation checklist
Food Safety Training Record Template
Professional training record template compliant with UK legal requirements.
What's inside
- Individual training log (9 columns per entry)
- Team training matrix across 5 categories
- Refresher guidance with role-change triggers
- Manager sign-off with a compliance statement
These resources are general guidance only and are not a substitute for professional advice. Food safety requirements vary by premises and local authority. For help applying them across your business and staying aligned on EHO and food safety standards, speak to a Kitchen Tonic consultant.
Why Download Our Resources?
Created by experienced UK food safety consultants
Written for UK Operators
Practical resources aligned to FSA guidance and UK food law
Instant Access
Free downloads available immediately after providing your email address
Editable & Ready to Use
Adapt every template and checklist to your own premises straight away
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