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EHO Insider
Think like an EHO.
Food safety tips directly from an EHO, every Tuesday.
Practical food safety tips and real EHO stories to help you understand what inspectors are looking for, feel more prepared for your next inspection and start thinking like an EHO.
Plus, free access to my inspection guide, printable kitchen posters and food safety templates.
Written by a Chartered Environmental Health Officer · Join 2,000+ EHO Insider subscribers
Think of it as a look behind the curtain.
Hi, I’m Natalie, a Chartered Environmental Health Officer.
After years working in local government, I know inspections can feel uncertain, stressful and sometimes a bit intimidating.
My aim with this newsletter is to make them feel a lot less mysterious. I want to help you understand what EHOs are thinking, what they’re looking for and how you can prepare with more confidence.
What you’ll get in EHO Insider
Every Tuesday, I’ll share one of two things:
EHO Stories
Real experiences from my years working as a local authority EHO, including the things I saw, the questions I asked and the lessons food businesses can take from them.
Understand how EHOs think.
1-Minute Food Safety Check
A quick, practical check you can carry out in your business that week.
Each one focuses on a specific area, such as your hand wash sink, fridges, freezers, cleaning or storage, with a short checklist of what to look for and what an EHO is likely to notice.
Know what to check in your business.
Make inspection preparation a weekly habit.
The idea is simple: spend a few minutes every Tuesday checking one small part of your business.
Do that every week and, before long, you’ll have worked your way through a full internal food safety inspection without it ever feeling like a huge task.
Read EHO Insider before you join
Read one of my inspection stories to get a feel for EHO Insider before you subscribe.
Free resources for you and your team
Join EHO Insider and get access to all my free food safety resources, ready to save, print and use with your team.
Food Hygiene Inspection Guide
I created this guide for small hospitality and catering businesses, drawing on my experience as a Chartered Environmental Health Officer.
- Understand the inspection: what happens on the day and the three areas an officer will assess.
- Prepare for inspection questions: 16 key questions an EHO might ask during your inspection.
- Check your business: a 63-point inspection checklist to work through with your team.
- Prepare with confidence: practical inspection-day tips and what an EHO checks in your Safer Food Better Business pack.
Printable kitchen posters
Practical infographics covering hygiene, allergens, food handling and temperature control, for useful reminders in your kitchen.
Temperature logs and record sheets
Fridge and freezer temperature logs, cooking record sheets and a cleaning schedule template to support your everyday food safety checks.
Before you join
Is EHO Insider for me?
Yes — EHO Insider is completely free and open to everyone interested in food safety. Whether you’re a chef, manager, food business owner or simply want to learn more, you’re welcome. I’ll help you understand how EHOs think and put practical food safety advice into everyday use.
How often will I hear from you?
The newsletter is free and arrives every Tuesday. Each edition shares an EHO Story or a practical 1-Minute Food Safety Check.
Can I unsubscribe?
Yes. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter.
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