Food Safety Built for Busy Kitchens
From independent cafes to hotel groups, we help restaurants, pubs, and hospitality businesses achieve 5-star hygiene ratings with practical, kitchen-tested solutions. Whether you need cafe health and safety support or full restaurant compliance, we have you covered.
The Challenges You Face
Running a kitchen is hard enough without worrying about compliance
Temperature Control
Managing cold chain, hot holding, and cook–chill across a busy service.
Allergen Risk
14 allergens to track across changing menus, specials, and customer requests.
Documentation Gaps
Keeping HACCP records, cleaning schedules, and training logs up to date.
EHO Inspections
Preparing for unannounced visits while running a full service.
How We Help
Pre-Inspection Audit (The Shield)
A full mock EHO inspection so you know exactly where you stand.
Learn moreSite-Specific HACCP Plan (The Blueprint)
A bespoke HACCP plan written for your menu, kitchen layout, and workflow.
Learn moreStaff Training (Levels 1–4)
From new starter inductions to manager-level qualifications — online, webinar, or in-house.
Learn moreAllergen Management
Allergen matrices, PPDS labelling, and staff awareness training.
Learn moreHACCP Plans for Restaurants & Cafes
Every restaurant and cafe in the UK needs food safety procedures based on HACCP principles — it is a legal requirement under Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004. A site-specific HACCP plan demonstrates to Environmental Health Officers that you take food safety seriously.
Our HACCP consultants develop plans that reflect how your kitchen actually operates — from prep sequences and station layouts to peak-service routines. Whether you run a small independent cafe or a multi-site restaurant group, we have HACCP packages to match.
What Your Restaurant HACCP Plan Covers
- Hazard analysis for your specific menu and processes
- Critical control points for cooking, cooling, and reheating
- Temperature monitoring procedures and records
- Allergen cross-contact prevention
- Cleaning and sanitisation schedules
- Staff training and competency records
- Corrective actions for when things go wrong
Frequently Asked Questions
Do restaurants need a HACCP plan in the UK?
Yes. Under Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 (retained in UK law), all UK food businesses including restaurants, cafes, pubs, and takeaways must have food safety management procedures based on HACCP principles. Environmental Health Officers check for HACCP documentation during inspections. While small operations may use SFBB (Safer Food, Better Business), a site-specific HACCP plan demonstrates stronger compliance.
How much does food safety compliance cost for a restaurant?
Costs vary by business size and needs. An initial compliance audit starts from £500, a site-specific HACCP plan from £500, and ongoing monthly support from £65/month. Kitchen Tonic offers a free risk assessment to help you understand what your restaurant needs.
Can you help cafes with health and safety?
Absolutely. We provide specialist cafe health and safety support including HACCP plans sized for smaller operations (from £500), food hygiene training for cafe staff, allergen management for counter-service businesses, and EHO inspection preparation. Many of our clients are independent cafes and coffee shops.
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