Shropshire Council

Food advice visits

Offer of food hygiene advice visits for new and existing businesses 

Are you ready to get a top food hygiene rating of 5? Need some advice?

At the touch of a button your customers can check your hygiene rating and decide if they're going to become a customer or not. Whether you're a new or existing business, one of our qualified food safety officers can help advise you and give your business compliance a boost. For only £349 you'll get a two-hour visit with food hygiene guidance, a written next steps guide and a follow-up phone/Skype call.

Whether you're a new or established business, you can find out more using the information on this page, by calling 0345 6789067, or by emailing us.

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Fit for Five - The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

Our 'Fit for Five' package is aimed at food business owners who are looking at gaining or retaining a National Food Hygiene Rating of five. A good rating assures your customers that you take food hygiene seriously. Ratings are available at the touch of a button, and are a huge influencer on where customers choose to eat.

We offer bespoke advice and guidance to help your business, and your staff, understand what's needed to gain a rating of five.

Take a look at a few testimonials which demonstrate the value of getting help towards achieving a rating of five.

New businesses

If you're a new business and haven't yet received your Food Hygiene Rating, we're offering the following package to get your business ‘Fit for Five’.

What you'll receive:

  • An on-site visit delivered by one of our experienced and qualified food safety officers, for up to two hours
  • Specific tailored advice for new businesses and business owners
  • Practical and appropriate advice on how to achieve the highest possible hygiene standards in your business
  • Advice on the required level of documentation, staff training and record keeping required
  • A tailored written report detailing legal requirements and recommendations to help your business comply with food safety law

An electronic version of the latest Safer Food Better Business Pack (a printed copy can be purchased here – insert link)

  • A 15-minute follow-up phone or Skype call with a qualified officer

How will it help you?

  • Enhance your chances of receiving a top food hygiene rating of 5
  • Provide the knowledge to ensure that you're compliant with current industry standards
  • Get it right first time and avoid the potential fee for a rescore inspection
  • Give you a single point of contact

The Fit for Five package for new businesses costs £349 (including VAT). To book your session please contact Regulatory Services on 0345 6789067 or email food@shropshire.gov.uk

Existing businesses

If you're an existing business and are looking at improving or retaining your current Food Hygiene Rating we're offering the following package to get your business ‘Fit for Five’.

What you'll receive:

  • An on-site visit delivered by one of our experienced and qualified food safety officers, for up to two hours
  • Practical and appropriate advice on how to achieve the highest possible hygiene standards in your business to give you the best chance to gain or retain a top food hygiene rating of 5.
  • Advice on the required level of documentation, staff training and record keeping required
  • A tailored written report detailing legal requirements and recommendations to help your business comply with food safety law.
  • A 15-minute follow-up phone or Skype call with a qualified officer
  • An electronic version of the latest Safer Food Better Business Pack (a printed copy can be purchased here – insert link)

How will it help you?

  • Enhance your chances of gaining or retaining a top food hygiene rating of 5 
  • Provide the knowledge to ensure that you're compliant with current industry standards
  • Get it right first time and avoid the potential fee for a rescore inspection
  • Give you a single point of contact

The Fit for Five package for existing businesses costs £349 (including VAT). To book your session please contact Regulatory Services on 0345 6789067 or email food@shropshire.gov.uk