What's in a typical FSMS?

Food Safety Management Systems are generally made up of two parts - the written policies to be followed and the documentation of the food safety checks. At Caterers Choice Food Safety, we have developed a unique three file system, allowing kitchen-based and office-based checks to be separated -

• A Safe Methods Manual which details all the safe methods (or policies);
• A Food Hygiene Diary which documents checks completed in the kitchen during service; and
• An Office File which contains all the office-based checks.

The content of these documents will often vary with the type of business. For that reason, CCFS have designed food safety management systems that are sector-specific. Our flagship product, Food Safety Management for Hospitality, is available for:

• Restaurants & Pubs
• Cafes & Coffee Shops
• Takeaways & Fast Food
• B&B Hotels
• Mobile Caterers

Alternatively, businesses can contact us to design a bespoke FSMS.

The Food Hygiene Diary contains forms to document the checks that are completed regularly during service in the kitchen. These are standard checks that are common throughout most hospitality businesses, although the frequency and content of the checks may vary. 

For this reason, we design diaries by business type, which can be used as part of a CCFS management system or compliment an existing FSMS. Businesses can order our Food Hygiene Diaries here. 

In addition to the business types available as part of FSMH, there is also a food hygiene diary for home bakers - helping those selling foods prepared in their home kitchens to meet legal requirements.

Click on the photos for information on the individual forms within the diaries...