Hidden Food Safety Risks in the Hotel Industry and How Technology Can Address Them
Food safety is paramount in the hotel industry, directly influencing legal compliance, guest trust, brand reputation, and operational success. From breakfast buffets to fine dining restaurants and room service, hotels face unique challenges in maintaining food safety standards.According to the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), foodborne illnesses cost businesses £9 billion annually, with 2.4 million cases reported each year. Additionally, 60% of diners state they would never return to a venue after a poor hygiene...
Breaking Barriers: How Hotels Can Overcome Food Safety Challenges with Tailored Training and Multilingual Tools
Ensuring food safety is a vital responsibility in hotel operations, directly tied to guest satisfaction, brand reputation, and compliance with strict regulations. Yet, the dual challenges of language barriers and training gaps often hinder efforts to maintain these standards. With multicultural teams and varying literacy levels, communication breakdowns and inconsistent practices are common.Shockingly, 60% of foodborne illness outbreaks in commercial settings are attributed to improper handling or preparation practices, and a large portion of these...
Balancing Food Safety and Sustainability in Hotels: Can You Have Both?
Meeting food safety regulations while achieving ambitious sustainability goals is one of the biggest challenges hotels face today. Whether managing fine dining restaurants, all-day buffets, or room service, ensuring compliance and reducing environmental impact can feel overwhelming.But here’s the good news: food safety and sustainability in hotels aren’t opposites. When approached strategically, they can complement each other, helping hotels exceed guest expectations, cut costs, and achieve long-term success. Where Food Safety and Sustainability in Hotels Overlap Sustainability...
5 Steps to Secure a 5* Food Safety Audit for your Hotel
For those working in hospitality, few things can be as nerve-wracking as a food safety audit or inspection - especially when an environmental health officer (EHO) can arrive at any time and many operators are moving to unannounced third party audits to ensure the best and true reflection of their operations is seen, at any point in time. However, with proper preparation and the right tools, your hotel can be ‘audit ready’ all year round,...
Food Safety Simplified: The Ultimate Care Home Software Buying Guide
While certain industries have embraced technology, using it to aid everything from operational efficiency to customer service, the care home sector is still heavily reliant on outdated processes, particularly in relation to food safety.It wouldn’t be uncommon, for example, to see care home staff walking around with pen and paper in hand, manually ticking off checklists to ensure the day-to-day well-being of residents, and regulatory food safety compliance.The trouble is, paperwork can be highly inconsistent....
The Real Cost of Manual Food Safety Processes in Care Homes: Is Your Compliance at Risk?
When it comes to food safety, the stakes couldn’t be higher in care homes. Residents’ health depends on rigorous compliance, yet manual food safety processes often fail to keep up with modern demands, putting a drain on resources and leaving settings open to costly mistakes.In this blog, we look at the hidden costs of paper-based food safety processes in care homes and explore how digital solutions can not only alleviate these burdens, but enhance efficiency,...
The 5 Biggest Food Safety Risks In Care Homes – and How to Fix Them
Food safety in care homes is non-negotiable. In a setting where residents are more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses and other health risks, even a minor slip-up can have major consequences. Unfortunately for busy care home staff, hazards are present at every stage - from food delivery and storage to handling and serving - and that’s before factoring in individual dietary needs or allergies, which add another layer of complexity to daily operations.In this blog, we’ll...
Food Safety Audits: How To Prepare For Them To Guarantee 5* Safety
Food safety audits and Environmental Health inspections can be daunting. However, with proper preparation, you can face them with confidence and ensure your business complies with all necessary food safety standards.We’re here to walk you through the essential steps to prepare for your food safety audits and ensure you maintain that 5* Food Hygiene Rating with ease. What is a Food Safety Audit? First, what is a food safety audit?A food safety audit, or food hygiene inspection,...
Rising Cases of E. coli Infection: What You Need to Know
Earlier this month, it was reported that the UK was experiencing an E. coli infection outbreak, with over 100+ reported cases. Since then, the number of people affected has risen to 211, with 147 in England, 35 in Scotland, 27 in Wales and 2 in Northern Ireland.The UK Health Security Agency advises that these reported cases are all part of a single outbreak. They specifically reference ‘Stec 0145’.The exact source of the outbreak is yet...
Unlock Safety Expertise with a Level 2 Food Safety Course
Looking to invest in your team with a Level 2 Food Safety Course?It’s sometimes hard to know what the correct level of training qualification that your employees need. So if you’re unsure, why not read our blog ‘Which Food Hygiene Courses Do I Need? Decoding the Best Level of Training for Your Team’s Success’?However, if you’re a foodservice business then you almost certainly need to invest in a Level 2 Food Safety Course or two...
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