How Often Should SFBB Be Reviewed?

The SFBB system includes a built-in review process that should be completed at least every four weeks. This is not just a bureaucratic exercise — it is how you ensure your food safety controls are still working and still relevant. During a review, you should check that all safe methods are still being followed, that the diary is being completed consistently, that any corrective actions from previous problems have been implemented, and that nothing has changed in your business that requires updating the safe methods. Beyond the regular four-weekly review, you should also review your SFBB whenever there are significant changes. This includes new menu items (which may introduce new allergens or require different cooking methods), new equipment (which may change how you store or cook food), changes to suppliers (which may affect ingredient quality or allergen content), building work or changes to the premises layout, and new staff (who need to be trained on the system). EHOs will check your review records during inspections. A pack that has not been reviewed for months suggests the business is not actively managing food safety, which will negatively affect the confidence in management score — one of the most important factors in your food hygiene rating.