Hygiene

The Lowdown: World Toilet Day

19-Nov-2020 By BigHospitality

Forget Christmas day, the highlight of the 2020 calendar is International World Day, which falls on the 19 November.

Re-opening safely post lockdown

06-Jul-2020 By BigHospitality

Three operators on their plans to ensure the safety of their customers and teams as they re-open their doors for eat-in customers.

Just Eat gives ultimatum to restaurants with zero hygiene rating

21-Feb-2019 By Andrew Don

Just Eat has resolved to remove restaurants and takeaways with food hygiene practices that are not up to scratch from its platform after an investigation last October found a plethora of zero-rated outlets on the delivery app.

BHA welcomes quicker food hygiene re-inspections

20-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Restaurants can now have their food hygiene rating re-evaluated as soon as they make improvements, rather than waiting months or years, in a move welcomed by the British Hospitality Association (BHA).

Restaurant cleanliness more important than customer service, finds report

12-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Food hygiene ratings have greater influence over a diner’s choice of venue than customer service, according to research by food safety management company Checkit.

Wetherspoon’s and Pret A Manger top food hygiene ratings

24-Nov-2015 By Liam Garrahan

JD Wetherspoon’s and Pret A Manger have topped the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) hygiene ratings of the largest 20 high street brands.

Ask the Experts

Don’t fall at the festive hurdle – how restaurants can keep standards high

12-Nov-2014 By Jason Burnett

Christmas is an important time for restaurants, which are under pressure to deliver a festive experience that will live long in the memory for the right reasons. Jason Burnett, technical director at Cristal International Standards offers some top tips...

New hood-type warewashers by Hobart

27-Aug-2014 By Melodie Michel

Hobart is launching new versions of its Premax AMX and AUP hood-type warewashers to help operators save time and money while providing better cleaning.   

P&G Professional launches 'handy hint's guides for hospitality businesses

24-Dec-2013 By Emma Eversham

P&G Professional has launched three downloadable 'handy hints' guides to help hoteliers, restaurateurs and care home managers to create a memorable guest experience.

TGI Friday's receives top hygiene rating at all 60 restaurants

14-Nov-2013 By Emma Eversham

TGI Friday's has reported it has received a five - the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) highest food hygiene rating - at all 60 of its restaurants. 

Winterhalter’s PT pass-through: ‘A new level of washing efficiency’

16-Sep-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Winterhalter has launched the PT Series – an all-new range of pass-through warewashers which the manufacturer claims delivers ‘a new level of washing efficiency’.

P&G Professional launches new range of cleaning products

09-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

P&G Professional has launched a brand new range of 15 cleaning and disinfecting products ready for direct distribution to hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafés across the UK.

P&G Professional distributes cleaning packs to hospitality start-ups

09-Jul-2013 By Emma Eversham

P&G Professional has created special cleaning packs for operators who are just starting out in the hospitality sector which it says will help them create the right impression from the start. 

Wexiödisk doubles up with new WD-12 warewashing machine

05-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Scandanavian warewashing machine supplier Wexiödisk has launche d a new double-width hood combi washer, building on the success of its WD-6 Duplus single hood warewasher.

Which? investigation reveals 'postcode lottery' on food hygiene ratings

23-May-2013 By Emma Eversham

Consumer rights group Which? is urging restaurants to display their food hygiene rating in a prominent position after analysis of ratings for businesses in England, Northern Ireland and Wales found that there was a 'postcode lottery' when it...