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EHO Inspections1 Apr 2026

FSA's New Guidance on Maintaining a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating

The FSA has issued new guidance on maintaining a 5-star food hygiene rating. Learn what's changed and how CompliChef's digital food safety management system helps.

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Kitchen Management30 Mar 2026

Why Going Digital With CompliChef Is a Win for Kitchen Teams

Discover why kitchen management teams across the UK are ditching paper systems and choosing CompliChef to streamline compliance and save time.

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Schools7 Mar 2026

Allergy training in schools is now compulsory — but is training enough?

Schools in England must now provide statutory allergen training for catering staff. But training tells your team what allergens are — not what is in today's dish. Here is why a system is what actually keeps children safe.

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CompliChef4 Mar 2026

How CompliChef Makes You EHO-Ready Every Single Day — Not Just Before an Inspection

Scrambling to get paperwork together the morning of an EHO inspection is a sign your system isn't working. Here's how CompliChef keeps you inspection-ready 365 days a year.

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Food Safety20 Feb 2026

Why Digital Food Safety Records Beat Paper Every Time

Paper log books are a liability. They get lost, damaged, filled in after the fact, and leave your business exposed when the EHO arrives. Here's why UK food businesses are making the switch to digital.

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EHO28 Jan 2026

EHO Inspection — What to Expect and How to Prepare

An EHO visit doesn't have to be stressful. Here's exactly what Environmental Health Officers look for, how your food hygiene rating is calculated, and the best ways to prepare your kitchen.

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