EHO Inspection Preparation
EHO Inspection Checklist — Be Ready in 10 Minutes
Stop scrambling when the Environmental Health Officer arrives. FiveRate generates your HACCP plan, tracks your daily compliance, and builds an inspection-ready report you can hand over with confidence.
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What inspectors want to see
- A written food safety system (HACCP plan)
- Daily temperature logs for fridges, freezers and hot hold
- Opening and closing checklists completed consistently
- Allergen information for all menu items
- Cleaning schedules with staff sign-off
- Evidence that you monitor and correct issues
EHO Inspection Preparation Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare before the inspector arrives
Food Handling
- Raw and cooked foods stored separately
- Correct cooking temperatures being achieved (75°C core for 30 seconds)
- Hot hold food above 63°C at all times
- Fridges between 1-5°C, freezers at -18°C or below
- Food labelled with dates and allergen information
- Use-by dates checked and expired stock removed
Cleanliness & Facilities
- All food contact surfaces clean and sanitised
- Hand wash stations stocked (soap, hot water, paper towels)
- Floors clean and in good condition
- Pest control measures in place and documented
- Waste bins emptied, clean and lined
- Equipment maintained and in working order
Management Systems
- HACCP plan in place and up to date
- Daily temperature logs completed
- Opening and closing checklists completed
- Cleaning schedule documented with sign-offs
- Allergen matrix available for all menu items
- Staff training records accessible
FiveRate automates all of this. Set up in 10 minutes.
AI-generated HACCP plan
Answer a few questions about your business and get a tailored HACCP plan in 2 minutes. No consultant needed.
Daily compliance tracking
Temperature logs, opening checklists, closing checklists, cleaning schedules. Quick taps on your phone, done in 30 seconds.
One-click EHO report
When the inspector arrives, generate a complete compliance report showing all your records, neatly formatted and ready to hand over.
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Start 7-Day Free TrialFrequently Asked Questions
What does an EHO inspector check?
An Environmental Health Officer inspects three main areas: hygienic food handling (how food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled and stored), cleanliness and condition of facilities and building (including layout, ventilation, lighting, pest control), and confidence in management (food safety systems, HACCP plans, staff training records, and evidence of compliance monitoring).
How often do EHO inspections happen?
Inspection frequency depends on your current rating and risk level. A business rated 5 might wait 2-3 years between visits. A business rated 0-2 could be re-inspected within 6 months. New businesses are typically inspected within 28 days of registering with the local authority.
What documents do I need for an EHO inspection?
You need a HACCP plan (or food safety management system), temperature monitoring records for fridges/freezers/hot hold, daily opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules with sign-off records, allergen matrix showing the 14 UK allergens for all menu items, staff food hygiene training certificates, and pest control records.
Can I request a re-inspection after a bad rating?
Yes. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you can request a re-inspection once you have made improvements. There may be a fee (typically around £150-£200). You need to demonstrate that you have fixed the issues raised and have systems in place to maintain standards.
How can FiveRate help with EHO preparation?
FiveRate generates a tailored HACCP plan for your business type, provides daily checklists that match what inspectors look for, logs temperatures with automatic out-of-range alerts, manages your allergen matrix for all 14 UK allergens, and generates a one-click compliance report you can show the inspector. Setup takes about 10 minutes.
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