The 4 C’s of Good Food Hygiene

Good food hygiene means controlling harmful bacteria, which can result in serious illness. There are four key elements to remember for good food hygiene – these are known as the 4 Cs:

• Cleaning.
• Cooking.
• Chilling.
• Cross Contamination.

You should actively think about each element whenever you are in the kitchen. It is important for you and your staff to understand what good food hygiene means and to follow this advice.

Good food hygiene helps to:

• Obey the law.
• Minimise the risk of food poisoning to members of the public.
• Protect your business’s reputation.