Food Safety Hygiene Rating – Level 5 (5-Star Rating)
Step-by-step training on achieving and maintaining the highest food hygiene rating.
About This Course
This Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 training course teaches you exactly what Environmental Health Officers look for during inspections. You’ll learn how to meet UK food hygiene law, follow HACCP principles, and maintain the highest hygiene standards to achieve a Level 5 rating.
For official Food Hygiene Rating guidance, visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Key Facts
Meet Legal Requirements
Understand your responsibilities under UK food hygiene law and stay fully compliant for inspections.
Fast, 50 Minute Training
Complete your Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 training in under an hour.
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Lessons
Practical guidance to help you achieve and maintain a top hygiene rating.
Inspection Ready Standards
Learn exactly what Environmental Health Officers check during assessment.
Improve Your Hygiene Score
Practical steps to boost your rating and protect your business reputation.
Suitable For All Businesses
Ideal for cafes, restaurants, takeaways, food trucks and hospitality teams.
What You'll Learn
- Understand how the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works and how to achieve a Level 5 score
- Identify the key controls Environmental Health Officers check during inspections
- Implement the documentation and systems needed for a 5-star food hygiene rating
- Manage food safety hazards using core HACCP principles
- Improve cleaning, structure, and safe food handling procedures
- Maintain long-term compliance to protect customers and reputation
Who should take this course
- Ideal for staff in cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and event catering
- Those responsible for food safety procedures, staff training and inspections
- Perfect for start-ups and small businesses preparing for inspection
- Great for food trucks, kiosks, ghost kitchens and delivery based businesses
- Recommended for chefs, kitchen staff, food handlers and front of house teams
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1
Food Hygiene Ratings – An Introduction
Module 2
Scoring Criteria
Module 3
Appeals
Module 4
Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) – Food Safety Management
Module 5
E.Coli
Module 6
Good Hygiene Structure and Cleaning
Module 7
Final Assessment
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