Guest blog from my partner, Misia (@safetypin_) It was reported today that Adonis Kebab House in Cardiff has closed following an E.coli outbreak. Five people were affected – one was hospitalised. As far as I’m concerned, this simply isn’t acceptable. E.coli is easily preventable in cooked food. If fresh food is stored and cooked properly and preparation areas are kept clean, it is highly unlikely that an E.coli contamination will break out. But Adonis is not unique in its failure [...]

I love the Food Standard Agency’s hygiene ratings scheme, it was a long time coming – something that has been available in other countries for years, and I’ve blogged about it a couple of times before, here and here. The publishing of these records empowers the consumer to decide whether or not to visit an establishment, based on the standards that their kitchen is being run to, and not by vowing never to go there again when you have a [...]

As long as two months ago the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) launched their well overdue “Scores on the Doors” online system, where local authorities can publish the hygiene checks done on premises licensed to serve or prepare food – quantified in a 0 to 5 rating system where 0 is very bad and 5 is remarkable. Despite there being extensive coverage in the Spring/Summer last year by WalesOnline – who were criticising the agency for not releasing their findings, [...]