Description
Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 CPD Course
Approved by IIRSM, Institute of Hospitality & IOSH
A top food hygiene rating isn’t just about reputation—it’s a clear sign to customers and inspectors that your business takes food safety seriously. This CPD-certified course helps you understand what it takes to achieve a Level 5 rating under the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
You’ll explore how the rating system works across the UK, what inspectors look for, and how businesses are scored. The course breaks down the scoring criteria in simple terms, covers how to appeal a decision, and explains how to implement the Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) system effectively. You’ll also learn about managing key risks like E. coli and maintaining excellent hygiene and cleaning standards.
Please note: This course is designed to help improve your food hygiene rating, to help you work towards your 5 rating.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and what each level means
Learn the scoring criteria and how inspectors make decisions
Know how to appeal a rating if needed
Implement Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) in your workplace
Identify best practices for cleaning, hygiene, and risk management
Who Should Take This Course?
Perfect for food business owners, managers, supervisors, and anyone responsible for maintaining hygiene standards in restaurants, cafés, catering, or takeaway operations.
Why Choose Online Learning?
Study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. This flexible, cost-effective course helps you prepare for inspections without disrupting your day-to-day operations.
Next Steps
Complement this course with training in Food Safety Level 2, HACCP, or Allergen Awareness to strengthen your overall compliance and food safety practices.
Duration: 50 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).