Description
Keep food safe with effective cleaning and hygiene practices
Effective cleaning and disinfection are vital to maintaining food safety. Without proper hygiene controls, harmful bacteria can spread quickly, leading to contamination, foodborne illness, and damage to a business’s reputation.
This e-learning course, part of the Food Safety Level 2 suite, provides food handlers with the knowledge and best practices required to keep food preparation areas safe, clean, and compliant.
The course is suitable for anyone working in catering, hospitality, food retail, or food manufacturing, including chefs, kitchen assistants, food handlers, and cleaning staff.
Key topics include:
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Why cleaning and disinfection are essential for food safety
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The difference between cleaning, sanitising, and disinfecting
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The “clean as you go” approach
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Effective cleaning schedules and monitoring
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Correct use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
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Preventing cross-contamination during cleaning
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Legal responsibilities of food businesses and staff
By completing this course, learners will understand how to carry out cleaning and disinfection effectively, helping to protect customers and meet food hygiene requirements.
✅ Part of the Food Safety Level 2 training pathway
✅ Essential for all food handlers and cleaning staff
✅ Supports compliance with UK food hygiene law
Safe food starts with effective cleaning.
