How to get a 5 star food hygiene rating | Home Baking Business | Kitchen Inspection 2020
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
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Since passing my Home baking business health inspection and getting five stars I thought I would share the research I did to help you all pass your inspections too!
This is the first of a series of videos relating to kitchen inspections where I will be telling you how to get a 5 star food hygiene rating.
There will be videos on the SFBB pack and the paperwork you need and starting a baking business.
New uploads Tuesdays and Fridays! Coffee break episodes uploaded every Sunday.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a thumbs up & subscribe for more content! If there’s any videos you want to see let me know in the comments below ⭐️
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Hi I’m wanting to start a baking business but wondering if I will be able to as I have two dogs in the house. I noticed you have a pet next to you in this video, do you have any more information on this? Love the video btw!
Yes you can, It depends on the inspector but mine wasn't fussed about the dogs and didn't even mention it. It largely depends on your situation as for me I lock them out the kitchen 99% of the time unless someone accidentally lets them in or they need to go out the dog flap to the toilet. HOWEVER my dogs are very small, non malting and can't reach the worktops. I always say for owners of moulting or bigger dogs the expectations will be different as they could contaminate the food.
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Dear Amy, this video and your other video regarding the paperwork have been SO USEFUL!
I'll be honest, when the inspector rang to say she would be visiting in a week I was bricking it. I typed in 'hygiene rating' in CZcams and your video was among the first that popped up, and honestly it is the BEST one out there! It's so detailed and informative.
On the day she was to come she gave me a time slot of anytime between these 3 hours but arrived half an hour early before the time slot so be prepared! I wasn't even letting her in for a few mins as I hadn't finished the hoover! V stressful but my own fault.
Moving on to the actual inspection, because she came earlier than expected I still had the frying pan out and some dishes in the sink eek! But I guess that didn't bother her as they like to see it how it is. I didn't have fridge thermometers, a double sink, downstairs bathroom or a pedal bin (which I read you need) but she didn't even ask about them. She asked about the thermometers and I said I'd ordered them but they were delayed (typical!) Nor did she check the temperature of my fridge. She didn't even look in my oven but I opened it deliberately cos I'd spent ages cleaning it! 😂
I didn't have any proper paperwork arranged beforehand, but the day before she came I got a folder sorted and printed out pages from the Safer Food Pack online. I also got together some of the most recent shopping receipts I had and highlighted the things I used for baking. She was really pleased to see the folder and receipts and said THIS is what you need as if someone makes a complaint you know where you have sourced your ingredients from. She did check the baking cupboard and asked about allergies. Also checked the cleaning cupboard and I told her I was shocked to find a lot of cleaning sprays like Flash or Dettol are not BS standard as we're required to have them so she told me I can get them from places like Makro. As I am only part time (taking on an order as and when usually through Instagram) she said a lot didn't apply to me (including the 2 sinks) and she even joked that I worry too much!
All in all it was much better than I had expected. I displayed confidence to show her that I know what I'm talking about (which I think really helps otherwise they'd question do you even know what ur doing) and she told me that I'm doing really well. Thank God! At the end I just had to sign a document where she graded me 5*. It took about 40 mins in total as she was asking me lots of questions from a form she was filling out (I think some ppl get this in a phone call)
I know it's a long update but I thought I would try and be thorough in case it helps anyone else. But mostly I just wanted to just come on here and say THANK YOU AMY!!
You have no idea how many people you have helped and will continue to help. It's so lovely that you took out the time to make these videos to help out strangers. You are amazing and I'm so grateful. All the best for your growing business! xxx
Thank you for the detailed information about your inspection visit. I'm feeling so relieved now because I don't have double sink as well 😂. Thanks to Amy who lead me to your comment. Thanks
@@t.m.h.jewelry You're welcome xx
Amazing! Thanks so much, well done!!! x
Do you not need a downstairs sink or double sink?
Helped me so thanks 😊
Honestly you are a godsend I was struggling so much to find the correct information but you really helped, thank you so much!!
Thank you I’m glad you found this helpful x
This video is outstanding! I am so, so grateful for you doing this! You answered all of the questions I had and some. I have subscribed and look forward to catching up with the rest of your videos and your forthcoming videos. I hope your business is booming Amy 🍰🍩🍪
You are so welcome!
Your videos are amazing! The information is so useful and easy to follow. And it's so convenient to have all the information I'm looking for in one place. Thank you!!
You are so welcome! That's what I am aiming for as its nice to have it all in one place. I do weekly coffee break q&a's so if you have any questions I can answer them in that video x
Thank you so much Amy, I had my inspection this morning and got 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I’m going to have to go back and binge watch all your vids now, will give me something to watch while I bake brownies, you are Awsome 💕💕💕💕
Thank you! That's amazing, well done!! ❤
Amy you are an inspiration, I don’t know how you find the time to CZcams, Instagram, podcast and run your bakery business. I’m about to start an Afternoon Tea business for my local area, I will be delivering. I will look into shipping but not sure I trust anyone with my stuff. Your info on Food Safety, Liability insurance, processes etc. Absolutely invaluable, I’m nervous but determined. You are more than 10 years younger than my eldest daughter, yet you have taught me so much, a big THANK YOU. Keep up the good work and the very best of luck with your venture/business I truly hope you don’t ever have to full back on the boring accountancy. 🤩
Hi Amy, Thanks a lot. We got 5 star rating too. It wouldnt have been possible without watching your youtube... Thank you so much for your contribution to the society helping most of us deliver safe food in compliance with the regulations. Thank you!!!!
Amazing! well done, happy to help :)
Thank you so much for this insight. It's so good of you to share this information to help other bakers. Much appreciated.
You are so welcome!
Great video. Thanks so much for sharing. Has put me at ease about it all. Really appreciate you taking the time to help out others just starting out. Just finished my level 2 today so will start to make the next steps.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much Amy your video showed me how much I was already doing right and today I achieved 5***** Rating I am so happy. My EHO was happy with all I was doing and I went beyond required as well. Best video online for inspections has got to be this 👌
Thank you, well done on 5 stars!!
Fantastic video thank you! Congratulations on your new business adventure ❤🌍
Thank you so much for this, I was struggling to find something on food health inspections and this has really helped me! You’re a star! 🥰
Thank you!
thanks for all the info Amy! your dedication and hard work is admirable and truly inspiring :)
Thank you so much!
Thanks so so much for this!! I just had my EHO visit & got 5 stars, he said I’d gone completely above and beyond what was needed and that was predominantly because of this video! You’ve gained a new subscriber and fan ❤️❤️
Omg this is amazing!!! It’s always nice to hear you’ve gone above and beyond even if you don’t need to. It makes my day to hear this, I’m glad I was helpful! Xx
Hi Amy
I have followed all your videos regarding the Food Hygeine inspection and other important bits in regards to this, thank u so very much, I have received ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ food and Hygeine Rating! Ur videos have helped me alot and I'm sure many others too.. ur a part of my success! Keep encouraging others with ur amazing videos and the information u give is incredible, they do have few changes as it's 2022 and have added more questions into it.. but I'm glad I have done it! God bless u! And once more thank you 😘
Amazing well done!! I might do an updated video for the new registration :)
Amazing! I found this so helpful. Love that you e done this video as you can never be to prepared 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Glad it was helpful!
I never comment on videos but Amy this is so helpful, thank you xx my daughter has her Food Hygiene L2 cert and was thinking of going for her rating. She is only 16 doesn’t have a clue where to start & neither do I to help her... however now I’ve come across this I’m feeling more confident with what to do! Thanks again & keep up the amazing work x
Thanks for watching! I am so glad you found this helpful! Feel free to tell her she can message me on Instagram (@sweetthingsbyamy) if she has any questions or yourself :) xx
I enjoy watching your videos. Your so informative. I'm glad you mentioned the need for a double basin/downstairs toilet. Now I know I need to get a double basin. I would have never of thought of that.
Some inspectors are happy for you to have a second washing up bowl next to the sink as a second basin :) worth checking x
I’m revisiting this video because I finally got contacted about booking my inspection! I am so nervous so just refreshing my memory on Amy’s tips because all of her guidance videos have been amazing!
I'm glad :)
Hi Amy just wanted to say thanks so much for this video. I really didn’t have a clue what to expect, and this was so useful!! I had my inspection today was rated 5 and got the best score possible in each section of the inspection. She also didn’t check my oven 😂 but in fairness you could see right the the glass door how clean it was. This video helped me so much and I am so pleased with how the visit went. Thank you!!!!
Amazing!
I'm just doing this for the first time for a hot sauce business. Lot's of thanks for going to the trouble of making this video I'm finding it really illuminating. It can be hard doing these things on your own but now I am starting to look forward to hopefully getting a 5*!
You are so welcome!
This video was so helpful there isn’t much information available for home bakers. Thank you so much 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing what you have learnt Amy. I have been baking for friends and family for several years and they all keep telling me to start a business, your video's are making the process so much easier for me.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this!! I'm just starting up and getting my kitchen ready.. this is fantastic x
Thanks for watching!
Your video is incredible and I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to film it and talk through an inspection because I am currently awaiting an inspection so your video is invaluable. I am not setting up a cake business but am starting a food business from home. Thank you so much : ) xx
Thank you!! good luck :)
Do we need to have a name for our business? I don’t have a trading name. Or is it enough only to register? Please answer 🙏🏻
My fiance has just started and she is getting a ton of orders, it was a hobby that just snow balled. She didn't know until yesterday about the legal requirements and we heard of a few people being fined and banned which caused her to panic. Then we found your video/channel and shes a little calmer now. We will be following. Thanks, Tom & Nicola
Thanks for watching! I'm glad this was helpful, good luck with it all
omg i am bricking it as my inspection is next thursday, but this video has really helped me to be a little bit more at ease! Thanks so much x
Good luck!!x
I'm starting a takeaway business from home and have found this soooooo useful! I have been really worrying about this inspection but your insight has been so helpful with letting me know what to expect. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
How's it going pal
Great Advisory Video, Amy!!!
Thanks for watching!
I watched this video when it first came out but as I get ready to register I'm beginning to get nervous in regards to the inspections even though I have been told it might not be anytime soon due to the backlog of business who are still waiting to be inspected, I'm currently looking at the xtra storage solutions as my apartment is limited for space so I will be transferring all my tools and equipments to a Ikea Malm set of drawers where I can access everything even better. Thank you so much Amy for sharing your experience, I have started my folder of paperwork and also revisiting all my recipes and and ingredients list and print them all out and organise them nicely , it might not be anytime soon but I will get ready and just be sure I maintain the same routine. You have managed to calm my nerves a little. And feel more positive about it. I'm might be made redundant soon from my 9-5 job so I need to have all the legal stuff in place for my business. Thank you a lot I'm aware there's many people thanking you for this info, but I want you to know you are seriously helping people achieve their dreams with this. Now on to re watching you paperwork video.
Thank you I am glad its helpful! Hope all goes well with the business x
Thank you for your very informative video congratulations on your new business
AGAIN she's the best, the voice of new Britain
Your videos help me so much. I got my food hygiene certification today and i got 5 star. All because of your video. Thank you so much ❤
Great job!x
Loved your video, its extremely helpful! You have got a new subscriber here. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Hello!! I've been meaning to comment on your video for ages but I keep forgetting 🤦♀️. I had an inspection a few months back and I used your videos to prepare for it and we got a 5 rating!! Thank you so much for this video
Amazing!!! Well done!! X
Thanks so much for your videos. We achieved a 5 star rating for our home based preserves business through watching your videos. 😁
Thats amazing, well done!!
Thank you so much Amy. You were so helpful. Well done
Thanks for watching!
I’ve not had my inspection yet, but thanks to your videos I feel sooooo ready now! Can’t thank you enough
Great to hear!
Do we need to have a name for our business? I don’t have a trading name. Or is it enough only to register? Please answer 🙏🏻
Thank you very much for sharing this information. Has definetly helped me to understand more about how these inspections go.
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for information. Helped so much.❤❤
I agree with LondonLovesOlympics. You really are an absolute Godsend. I am also struggling to find information and then I found your channel which I am going though step by step. Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
Girl I'm in y10 and I nearly passed my qualification it was 55 marks to pass I got 50 but I'm getting 10 mins to try get 5+marks but I was in such a bad mental state I sat in the test staring at the paper for like 25 mins thinking I was gonna fail anyway you really manifest what you think ,gotta pass this qualification💖💖
I've recently had my inspection and got 5 stars! I found this video and it helped greatly! Thank You For sharing this video xx
Amazing!! Well done :)
Thank You! I'm so pleased i found your video this really helped a lot.. Now I've got the 5 stars it has gave me more confidence and this has been one of my busiest weekends with father's day orders 😁 xx
Just stumbled across this video, and it's SO helpful. I'm in the process of setting up a home food production business and just trying to get my head around all that needs to be done before I can start production and trading. I had a call today from the local food health agency, and we went through much of it. She mentioned the fact that I need a separate wash basin for washing hands, and when I told her I didn't have a separate one in the kitchen there was no mention that I could use the bathroom wash basin. It's such a relief to know that I can.
My food product is only one ingredient, and this went down well with her as there's no risk of cross contamination, and there's no potentially dangerous raw vs cooked food.
While I wait for my equipment, I now have to do the level 2 hygiene certificate, and the "hazard plan". Not sure if that's a new thing, you didn't mention that in this video.
She also said that I have to have an official lab test done on the product in its vacuum package before I can state its shelf life/use by date.
Alot of work!
Very helpful. I am like you anxious with inspection and would rather put on the hours and do my best. Video was very easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful!
Don't usually comment on videos but just want to say THANK YOU!!! I've only watched 10 minutes so far and you've already answered so many questions that I couldn't find the answers for anywhere else
Glad I could help! Thanks for the comment :)
Thank you so much for all the info😊
I expect an EHO visit this Friday and I am so happy I found your tips. I am nerveous but I am pretty much ready for the visit😊
Thank you again😊
Aww I’m glad it’s helpful! Good luck for Friday please let me know how it goes 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 sure you’ll do great!
@@Sweetthingsbyamy Thank you Amy. I will😊
Hi Amy😊So yesterdey I have got the maximum score so 5 star rating from EHO😊I am soooo happy😊
Great video! All the best
Thanks for watching!
love this thank you for taking your time lot of good information
You are so welcome!
Thank you so so much for your videos regarding set up
My pleasure! :)
Thank you for sharing. Helpful tips!
You are so welcome!
Amazing advice 🙌🏻
Thank you for sharing this :) I registered in July and still waiting for inspection - but baking for family for years - only decided during covid to make it something more.Will be watching more of your videos! X
Thanks for the comment! Like i said in the messages I hope all goes ell, let me know if you need anything!x
Thank you! I missed a call today to answer questions, I’m so panicky about it! Like you I’m thinking I need to scrub my kitchen!! (and will! ) It’s the paperwork part I’m not great with x
Hope all went well! I have videos on paperwork if your still needing it :)
Very helpful even a few years on thank you for your time :)
Ty Amy! I got my 5 today x
Amazing well done!
Your a star. Thank u so much ❤️
I have my first inspection today after nearly two years of operation! Nervous 😬 thanks so much this has really helped
Hope it went well!!
@@Sweetthingsbyamy it did! I got 5 ⭐️ thank you so much x
@@beckydavidson amazing!!! Well done x
Thank you so much 🙏that was really helpful 😊
You’re welcome 😊
great video, thanks for the info
Really really helpful. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Your amazing thank you for all your sharing I finding it so very very helpful
You are so welcome
This was such a well made and beneficial video! I’ve been binging your channel✨☀️ Thanks a tonne xx Recommended to complete the Level 2 hygiene certificate because the inspection will basically be a repeat!
1) Do you bake with Cream? Or Fresh fruit?
(2) On a baking day what do you do? Check fridge temp. Sell by dates. Clean surface just in case some one else used them.
(3) Where do you keep cleaning products? For example: Under the sink or buy separate box and keep yours separate from your family members. Keep them away food.
They are looking for you to have a double basin. If you don’t use your downstairs toilet for hand washing. They will check your toilet.
(4) Where’s you kitchen / fridges? One for main family and one for me in the garage. [clean garage]
(5) How are you managing deliveries through COVID? Contact less deliveries nobody enters the premises. I don’t enter their premises. Postal services etc.
(6) How many times do you wash your dish cloths? Wash daily and throw away weekly or bi weekly.
(7) Cleanse and sanitise: fridge, worktops, windows, ceilings, floor or furniture (dining table).
(8). Do you have a food safety and hygiene certificate? Get it a level 2 certificate prior to registering.
(9) Do you have insurance. Very much advisable.
(10) Do you have an allergen certificate? Can be found in her separate video.
*Extra tips To get a 5* (1) Have a really clean and organised kitchen from appearance! (2) They may check regular food cupboards if doubtful. (3) Label every product of you want to get extra points! (4) Explain away! Be courteous and engage I.e. “Here’s my fridge and my thermometer for etc. I check the temps through the day”. Shelf for chocolate with nuts etc” (5) Paperwork printed out such as a Cleaning schedule, Certificates and Allergy list for different recipes. (6) Clean Front door handles, door handles around the work space, fridge handles, oven handles, toilet sink, kitchen sink.
Paperwork video: czcams.com/video/z-w4TZKd8BU/video.html
Thanks so much for these notes:)
Thank you!
Thank you this is really good and helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I found this video so helpful! I want to start doing pizza pop-ups and I was so worried on what I need to do get my kitchen sorted as a prep kitchen.
I know yourself is doing cakes but I can see things being similar
I’m so glad! Good luck
Thank you so much for all the info!
Thanks for watching I am glad it was helpful! x
Registered before covid, still no visit, an email informed that they would get in touch which was 6 plus months ago! Thanks for such an amazing video!
It can take a while unfortunately! They are prioritising big businesses that have either reopened after covid or are a new business. As they have customers coming in and out whereas home business are low risk and have little contact 👍🏼 most are advising the new year but as long ad all your paperwork’s done you will be ready when they call
This is so helpful thank you so much :)
Thank you
Thank you.
This video helped me get 5 star rating. :)
Amazing! Well done x
Thank you 🙏good insight.
I’m sending you a virtual hug 🤗 thank you ☺️
Great video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Hey good information.blessings
Thank you so much for this!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Amy, thank you for the video it was extremely informative and in depth. May I request a video on how you manage finances/ accounting responsibilities as I don’t have experience in this. I’m worried I would struggle when starting my own business. Thanks
Great suggestion!
Thank you so much for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Congratulations!!!!!! Thank you so so much for the information x
Any time! I am glad its useful x
Quick question! How do you manage contactless collection? I’m trying to do the same but not to sure how to go about it!
Thanks ! (Sorry pressed send to soon)
@@Superstar198523 there’s two ways one is completely contactless and the other is distances I do both. You can give people a slot and leave it on yours or their doorstep or you can open the door and put it on the floor you step back and they pick it up. I do this and wear masks and gloves for all collection/delivery’s. Xx
@@Sweetthingsbyamy brilliant thank you so much for your help and quick reply!! Xxx
Super helpful thank you
Thank you very much. Really helpful.
My pleasure x
This is so useful! Thank you so much. Do you have any guidance on how to do the forms for registering the business? - in specific the food safety management system, I am so so stuck on this! And pulling my hair out over it. Any tips would be super useful.
Hi, I assume you mean the safer food better business pack as my registration forms didn't mention this. If so i have a video going through the sfbb pack in detail :)
Thank you for this really helpful video! My baking hobby is starting to pick up now. Do you have separate bins within your workspace? I have a general waste inside, but recycling bins are only outside at the moment.
Yes i have separate bins from the kitchen ones otherwise they fill to quickly
Thank you so much for this video. Super informative and helpful. I noticed there is a pet in your video. I have a pet too and want to start a food business. Could you please tell me if there were any questions around pets (dogs/cats) in the house when running the food business?
Glad it was helpful! It depends on the area as some have more questions than others, mine wasn't worried about my dogs however they are small and are kept out the kitchen as much as possible (it's the only way to the garden so occasionally they walk through to get out). As long as you aren't touching them before the food and they can't get onto the counters I believe there's no issue. Cats is slightly different as some can jump on counters etc.
Its mainly down to you to make sure they can't contaminate the area :) if they can't then your okay
Very helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
bossing it, nice vid
Thank you!
VERY HELPFUL 🙏🏾
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing all that with us, I'm really grateful it's been so helpful ! I just had a question, in order to finish my application the council asks about : "Waste transfer note" & "Covid risk assesment of any lateral flow testing of staff"....
And I am ABSOLUTELY clueless about what I have to to about that 😅
Do you have any advices ?
Thank you so much 😊
Unfortunately I wasn't advised about these, I am a lone employee so I don't have staff (maybe thats why that wasn't mentioned) as for the waste that was also not mentioned. Sorry i can't be more help! :)
Thanks for this video it is life saving! I am just about starting my home cooking business! I just want to find out if I have to finish all the food hygiene and allergy training before I register or I can as well register whilst the training is in progress.
Its alright my pleasure. I would recommend finishing it before as then its done, I am also not sure whether you get asked whether its done at the point of registering.
I found that the level 2 food & hygiene took me 3-4 hours in one go but i found it easiest to complete without any breaks e.g doing half one day and the other half the next day.
Thanks for watching, Amy
Did the inspectors ask you about H&S equipment like whether you have a fire extinguisher, fire blanket and first aid kit with blue plasters etc? Thanks. Love this video. It’s so helpful!
Hi, nope I wasn’t advised those had to be in place (I have a first aid kit but not the fire equipment). I believe those are required for commercial bakery’s but not home ones.
Definitely worth asking the health officer if you are curious 😊
@@Sweetthingsbyamy thank you!
Great video, thanks for the thorough explanation of the process.
I am still a little confused by how come so many industrial kitchens (delivery takeaways) like the one's on ubereats or deliveroo that have been there for over a half a year and still have their food hygiene inspection pending, do they just not register for the inspection or does it sometimes take up to a year for them to actually come for inspection?
Thanks for watching! It is based on priority, deliveroo is expected to inspect premises as well as the council so thats why i think they are left longer. Due to covid mine took 6 months, as they are prioritising restaurants that people are going into. :)
Great video. Thanks so much! Quick question... what if you don’t have a double basin or a downstairs loo? 😬
Thanks for watching! As far as I’m aware they accept a separate hand washing bowl in the kitchen next to the sink as an alternative. Therefore allowing you to use the sink for washing up.
Double check once you register but I’m certain all health officers advise the same thing 👍🏼
Thank you for this! Its really informative! Can I ask, you mentioned not having a double sink so needing a downstairs toilet for hand washing...... I have neither a double sink or a downstairs toilet, do you know of this would be a huge issue? Thanks
Hey as far as i am aware if you don't have a toilet or double sink, you can use an extra washing up bowl on the counter as a handwash basin. Check with you EHO if you want to check this is acceptable in your area:)
Thank you sooo much for your very helpful video! I am wondering, is the temperature checker required if I am not using the fridge? Also do I need to wear a hair net?
Thank you 💝🙏
I assume not if you aren't using it. No hair nets aren't compulsory x
Loved this video, it has been so super helpful. I have a question, are you able to set up a baking business if you only have one kitchen that you use for business/personal? I live in an apartment, it is always clean and lots of space to add another fridge if needed but only have access to one worktop/space.
Thanks in advance!😊
Yes my kitchen is for business and personal and thats fine :)
Great info thank you, a question as we couldn’t find any info so we need a door to the kitchen or is a stair gate ok as we have a small dog, I couldn’t see a door in your vid to the preparation area
Hi It depends on your EHO as I haven't found specific guidance. I have a door on the main kitchen a few metres from my area so I close the door when baking. I let the dogs out to the toilet if necessary but apart from that they are locked out the kitchen. My inspector didn't mention having to lock them out so it might not be a requirement.
It is also a personal judgement you can make, if you have a moulting dog or a cat that could climb onto surfaces i would avoid letting them in when baking. However small non moulting dogs will be less of an issue as you wont be touching them whilst cooking and the hair fibres can get onto surfaces.
I always say check with your council as some are different but i would just avoid having them in the kitchen as much as possible but there are situations where they must be let out to the toilet etc which can't be helped. :)
Hi Amy, thank you so much for your videos. I’ve been binge watching 😁. I just wanted to ask about things like flour, sugar etc that are in packets. If the packets are open, do they need to be stored in a sealed container to stop anything getting into them? Thank you x
Hello, I wasn’t advised on this by my health officer but best to ask if unsure. What I currently do is open chocolates & toppings I put the whole (open) packet in a resealable bag so I can see the ingredients. For flours I decanter them into containers and stick the ingredients label to it, once empty I refill with a new packet.
Anything not in containers is elastic banded shut.
Hope this helps x
@@Sweetthingsbyamy thank you so much for your reply. So promptly too. Keep up the good work, loving your Chanel x
Hi that was very helpful as are all your videos thank you! Question, do you know the situation if you have a washing machine in the kitchen by any chance? Thanks and all the best :)
Hey! thats not a problem, its considered a home kitchen so I have washing machine and dishwasher in mine:)
Hi, I have a few questions. I’m starting my own business soon and wanted to know if I can start before they come around?
Because, I need to know if I will get enough customers or not. If not then I won’t go ahead.
Lovely video and explanation
Thank you!
Thanks for commenting. You can start 28 days from registering, they might or might not come before then due to covid.
If I’m honest you have to build the customer base, I’d recommend posting lots of photos of your work and creating a business portfolio of photos on social media.
You are likely to get customers if you are patient but you need to workout your bills and how much you need to earn before starting. That way you will know if you will make any profit.
I never thought about not getting enough customers as if you worry it’s likely you won’t do it 🙂
I’d recommend registering now then you have 28 days to get lots of photos and practice.
Thanks Amy
Great advice!! What about if you only have 1 basin in the kitchen but no downstairs toilet??
Thanks, you can use a second washing up bowl on the worktop as a handwashing basin then your main sink as the washing up bowl :) check with your EHO but as far as I am aware that's fine x
Hi Amy,
Thanks for the video, this is very informative. I have a few questions:-
1. If your washing machine is in the kitchen is this a problem?
2. Is a bathroom sink sufficient enough if you don't have two basins (i don't have an extra toliet)?
Thanks 😊
Hello, thanks I’m glad it was helpful.
1. Nope not a problem, most houses don’t have utilities unless new builds so this isn’t a problem.
2. You can either use a downstairs sink (bathroom/toilet) or a washing up bowl on the side next to your sink for hand washing
Thanks