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EHO Inspection Preparation Checklist

A comprehensive checklist covering everything EHO inspectors assess, organised by the three scoring areas: food hygiene, structural compliance, and food safety management.

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EHO Inspection Preparation Checklist
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EHO inspections assess three areas: hygienic food handling, structural condition, and confidence in management. This free checklist covers every element inspectors look at, so you can self-assess and fix issues before they arrive unannounced.

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Why you need this

EHO inspections are unannounced — you need to be ready at all times
Your Food Hygiene Rating Score directly impacts customer trust and revenue
A structured self-assessment helps identify and fix problems before inspectors find them
This checklist mirrors exactly what inspectors assess using the FHRS scoring system

What's included

Hygienic food handling checks (cross-contamination, cooking, cooling, reheating)
Structural compliance (kitchen condition, ventilation, handwashing, pest-proofing)
Food safety management (HACCP/SFBB, training records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules)
Documentation readiness checklist (what paperwork to have available)
Common fail points and how to fix them
Scoring guidance (what gets 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 on each element)
Action priority matrix for identified issues

How to use this template

1

Self-assess weekly

Walk through the checklist weekly, scoring each area honestly as an inspector would.

2

Fix priority issues

Address any items that would score poorly. Use the priority matrix to tackle the most impactful first.

3

Check documentation

Ensure all required documents are complete, up to date, and accessible. Gaps in paperwork are easy points lost.

4

Brief your team

Ensure all staff know what inspectors may ask them — especially about allergens and food safety procedures.

Tips for getting the most from this template

The most common fail areas are: temperature records incomplete, cleaning schedule gaps, and allergen information unavailable
Inspectors score "confidence in management" based on your track record — consistency matters
Fix structural issues (broken tiles, damaged walls) before they become inspector comments
If you know your documentation is weak, that's the fastest area to improve your score
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