Food safety audits
Expert food safety audits to keep your business compliant and your reputation protected
As the UK’s leading food safety audit company, we’ve seen and heard it all before!
Having high food hygiene is essential for food businesses to protect their reputation and give customer peace of mind.
At Food Alert, your food safety is our business! Our audit team is made up of qualified and experienced Environmental Health Practitioners who’ve seen and resolved every issue you could imagine.
That means they have the skills to quickly spot any non-compliance issues and help you correct them before they before serious.
What is a food safety audit?
A food safety audit is a thorough inspection of your food hygiene and safety practices to make sure you’re compliant with UK food safety regulations. The audit helps identify potential risks, areas for improvement, and corrective actions to maintain high safety standards.
The food safety audit Process
With Food Alert, the audit process really couldn’t be any simpler!
- Audit guide provided in advance – You’ll receive a detailed guide beforehand, so you know exactly what to expect.
- On-site audit by an expert – A qualified auditor will visit your premises to review your food hygiene, safety, and compliance systems, following a food safety audit checklist. They’ll complete this in line with the latest legislation and codes of practice.
- Customised food safety management system – We’ll work with you to improve your food safety procedures using our compliance software.
- Detailed audit results – Once the audit is complete, you’ll receive a comprehensive report with results broken down into individually scored sections and categories.
- Clear action points – Any non-compliance issues will be clearly highlighted, making it easy to identify and resolve them efficiently.
- Track progress – Available on Alert65 so you can manage your progress back to compliance on our online platform
How our food safety audits support your business
At Food Alert, we go beyond just auditing – we provide tailored solutions to help your business achieve and maintain the highest food safety standards.
- Protect your reputation – Customers trust businesses with high food hygiene ratings. Our audits help you maintain exemplary standards.
- Stay compliant – Avoid fines, legal action, or reputational damage by making sure you meet hospitality food safety risk assessment standards.
- Improve operational efficiency – Our audits highlight potential inefficiencies, allowing you to streamline processes and reduce risk.
- Expert guidance – Our team of food safety consultants offer ongoing support and advice tailored to your business needs.
So what are you waiting for? Take the next step towards total food safety compliance and speak to a Food Alert auditor today or complete the contact form and we’ll be in touch soon!
Brands We Protect
From internationally recognised brands with sites all over the country to small, family-run independent businesses, our team of experts and customisable software can help.
Food safety audits FAQs
What’s the purpose of a food safety audit?
A food safety audit makes sure that your business meets the required food hygiene and safety standards. It helps identify potential risks, areas for improvement, and corrective actions to keep you compliant with UK food safety regulations.
How often should I have a food safety audit?
The frequency of audits depends on the size and nature of your business. However, annual audits are recommended for most businesses in the hospitality industry to ensure ongoing compliance.
What happens if my business fails the audit?
If non-compliance issues are identified, we provide a clear action plan to help you resolve them quickly. You can track your progress through Alert65 to make sure you get back to full compliance.