Food Hygiene

It is very important that we take hygiene very seriously when working with food. Nobody wants to eat food that is going to make them ill. The Food Standards Agency inspect places that make make food for sale and rate them out of 5.

Environmental Health Officers (From Wikipedia)

Environmental Health Officers (also known as Public Health Inspectors) are responsible for carrying out measures for protecting public health, including administering and enforcing legislation related to environmental health and providing support to minimize health and safety hazards. They are involved in a variety of activities, for example inspecting food facilities, investigating public health nuisances, and implementing disease control. Environmental health officers are focused on prevention, consultation, investigation, and education of the community regarding health risks and maintaining a safe environment.

EHOs bring to the position an understanding of microbiology, risk assessment, environmental science and technology, food science, as well as the skills and knowledge related to the tracking and control of communicable disease. They must also have strong investigative skills and a thorough understanding of the application of legislation related to public health and the environment. Working in partnership with Government Ministries (such as Health, Agriculture and Environment), local municipalities, businesses, community groups, other agencies and individual members of the community, the EHO plays a major role in protecting public health.

Hand washing is very important in keeping food fresh and free from bacteria.

If you follow this link you will see 3 videos about how to do it properly.

FSA Videos

Full set of 10 videos.

When cutting raw meat it is important to only use the red coded chopping boards. 

Remember to wash your hands after handling raw meat before doing any other cooking.