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Teal Farm Pub holds a 5-star EHO rating on £916k annual revenue in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The HACCP system, allergen logs, and temperature records in the Restaurant Console are exactly what’s used on-site every week.
EHO Inspection — Core Checklist
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HACCP system documented and up to date with daily temperature logs✓
Allergen information available for every menu item in writing✓
Fridge and freezer temperatures within safe range and logged✓
Food probe calibrated and probe temperature records maintained✓
Colour-coded chopping boards in use and clearly labelled✓
Cleaning schedule in place with sign-off records✓
Staff food hygiene certificates current and on file✓
Pest control contract in place with visit records✓
Food safety signage displayed (handwashing, no smoking, etc)✓
Allergen labels on all pre-packed for direct sale items
What Restaurant Compliance Actually Covers
Food safety compliance in a UK restaurant falls into four areas: food hygiene (HACCP, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention), allergen management (Natasha’s Law, menu documentation, staff training), structural compliance (kitchen condition, ventilation, pest control), and record-keeping (the thing that separates a 5-star from a 3-star at inspection).
EHO inspectors aren’t trying to catch you out — they’re checking that your systems are real, documented, and consistently followed. A pristine kitchen with no paperwork will score lower than a well-documented operation with a slightly scuffed floor. The paperwork is the compliance.
Natasha’s Law — What Changed in 2021
Since October 2021, all food pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) must carry full allergen labelling — ingredient list with allergens emphasised. This includes sandwiches made and wrapped in your kitchen, cakes, baked goods, and anything made on-site and wrapped before sale. The fine for non-compliance is unlimited. The fix takes an afternoon.
Essential Compliance Equipment
The physical kit that EHO inspectors look for — and that makes daily compliance easier.
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Compliance Deep Dives
01Restaurant Food Safety Management UK Guide
HACCP principles, daily procedures, and how to build a system that works under pressure.
HACCP for Restaurants UK — Complete Guide
What HACCP actually requires, how to document it, and what inspectors look for.
Restaurant Allergen Management UK 2026
Natasha’s Law compliance, the 14 allergens, menu documentation requirements.
EHO Inspection UK — What to Expect and How to Prepare
How inspections work, how scoring works, what separates a 5-star from a 3-star.
Restaurant Temperature Control UK Guide
Safe temperature ranges, probe procedures, logging requirements.
Restaurant Cleaning Schedule UK Template
Daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules that satisfy EHO requirements.
Restaurant Staff Food Hygiene Training UK
Level 2 vs Level 3 certificates, what’s required by law, training providers.
Natasha’s Law for UK Restaurants — Full Guide
What changed in 2021, what PPDS means, and how to label correctly.
Restaurant Pest Control UK Requirements
Legal requirements, what EHO look for, and how to maintain a compliant pest log.
Restaurant Console — Compliance Module
How HACCP logs, allergen records and temperature tracking work inside the Console.
Restaurant Console — Compliance Module
HACCP Logs + Allergen Records in One Spreadsheet
The Compliance module inside the Restaurant Console provides daily temperature logs, HACCP checklists, allergen management sheets, and cleaning schedule sign-off records — everything an EHO inspector wants to see, organised in one place. Used at Teal Farm Pub to maintain a 5-star rating.
Daily HACCP logs
Temperature records
Allergen management
Cleaning schedule
EHO prep checklist
Staff training log
Part of the 25-module Restaurant Console — £97 one-time, runs in Google Sheets you own permanently.
Common Compliance Questions
How do I get a 5-star EHO rating?
Consistent documentation is the differentiator. A 5-star rating requires: a working HACCP system with daily records, allergen information for every dish in writing, temperature logs showing fridges and freezers are consistently within safe ranges, staff training certificates on file, and a clean, well-maintained kitchen. The food doesn’t have to be Michelin-starred — the paperwork does.
What are the 14 allergens UK restaurants must declare?
Celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide/sulphites, and tree nuts. All 14 must be identified in writing on your menu or via a documented allergen information system.
How often do EHO inspections happen?
Inspections are risk-based. A 5-star rated restaurant may not be inspected for 3 years. A 1-star site may receive a follow-up within 3 months. New businesses are typically inspected within the first year of trading. You cannot request an inspection date in advance.
What temperature should a restaurant fridge be?
8°C or below for refrigeration. -18°C or below for freezers. Best practice is to maintain fridges at 1–5°C. EHO inspectors will check your temperature logs — daily readings showing consistent safe temperatures are as important as the actual temperature at inspection.
Maintain Your 5-Star Rating with the Console
HACCP logs, allergen records, temperature tracking, cleaning schedules and 21 more modules. £97 one-time.
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Built at Teal Farm Pub — 5-star EHO rating, £916k revenue, #1 TripAdvisor Washington.
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