Free self-check

Check your food safety routines.

Answer 18 questions about what happens in your business today.

This tool is for food businesses in England. For other UK nations, check the relevant guidance with your local authority.

Answer every question. For a process you do not use, choose Yes only if you have checked that it does not apply.

Hygiene

Do you keep raw food separate from ready-to-eat food?

Separation helps prevent bacteria spreading between foods. Official guidance

Do you check that food is cooked thoroughly?

Thorough cooking kills harmful bacteria. Official guidance

Do you check that chilled food stays cold enough?

Cold storage helps control bacterial growth. Official guidance

Do you cool cooked food promptly using a checked method?

Slow cooling allows bacteria to grow. Official guidance

Do you control hot holding and reheating where used?

Inadequate heat can leave food unsafe. Official guidance

Do you check use-by dates and rotate stock?

Date checks help keep unsafe stock out. Official guidance

Structural

Are handwashing facilities available and properly supplied?

Staff need suitable facilities to wash hands. Official guidance

Is your cleaning schedule followed and checked?

Effective cleaning removes contamination. Official guidance

Are premises and equipment in good repair?

Damage can make cleaning difficult. Official guidance

Do you check for pests and act on signs?

Pests can contaminate food. Official guidance

Do you remove food waste promptly?

Waste can contaminate food areas. Official guidance

Are cleaning chemicals stored away from food?

Separate storage helps prevent chemical contamination. Official guidance

Confidence in management

Is your food business registered with the local authority?

Food businesses must register with their local authority. Official guidance

Do your written food safety procedures match current operations?

Current procedures help staff manage food safely. Official guidance

Can you trace suppliers and identify food affected by a recall?

Traceability supports recalls. Official guidance

Is allergen information checked after ingredient or recipe changes?

Accurate information helps protect customers with allergies. Official guidance

Are staff trained, supervised and told to report illness?

Skills and illness reporting help protect food. Official guidance

Are daily checks done and problems recorded when they happen?

Daily records show how your safety methods are used. Official guidance

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Questions are grouped under the three FHRS areas as practical prompts; they do not calculate inspection scores. Official guidance

This is a self-check, not an inspection, professional advice or a rating prediction. A Yes answer does not prove compliance.

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Official guidance — 2026-09-30

General guidance from the official sources listed, checked on 30 September 2026. It is not professional advice or an inspection.

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