food hygiene Archives - Catering Insight

Waterproof thermometer protects caterers from danger zone

Equipment Kitchen Safety NEWS by Kathy Bowry on September 17, 2015

Now available from Martindale Electric, new TM2 waterproof digital penetration thermometers are said to combine accuracy with speed of response and durability. The rapid response and choice of colours which help to prevent cross contamination

Mitchells & Butlers fined £1.5m over food poisoning death

Closures NEWS Restaurants by Clare Nicholls on January 26, 2015

Pub operator, Mitchells & Butler, has been handed a £1.5m fine after being found guilty of a food hygiene offence

£20k fine for hotel with kitchen rat problem

Business NEWS Operators by Clare Nicholls on August 13, 2014

A Hampshire hotel has incurred a fine and costs totalling more than £20,000 after it was found to be preparing

Burco breaks into new product segment

Equipment Food preparation Kitchens Manufacturers NEWS by Andrew Seymour on April 3, 2014

Burco has launched a new piece of catering equipment that utilises the manufacturing experience and capabilities of its brand, but

Routine kitchen inspection turns nasty

Business NEWS by Andrew Seymour on January 21, 2014

The owner of a restaurant in Kingston chased a council hygiene inspector down the road and began shouting at him

Mechline shows kitchens a clean pair of hands

Equipment Food preparation Manufacturers NEWS by Andrew Seymour on December 9, 2013

Mechline is hoping to come to the rescue of operators keen to ensure they are meeting recommended hygiene standards by offering a range of hands-free taps for commercial kitchens. The Milton Keynes-based outfit insists hands-free