Inspection-Ready.
Daily Service.
UNIT7 Café (Sandown Road) operates to the highest UK food safety standards. Compliance is not a checkbox—it is embedded in every shift and every serving.
REGISTERED FOOD BUSINESS
UNIT7 is registered with Watford Borough Council. Legal registration for the Sandown Road unit is documented.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
We maintain inspection readiness. Records are structured for Environmental Health Officer review.
FOOD HYGIENE RATING
We participate in the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme administered by the Food Standards Agency.
HACCP PRINCIPLES
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points are followed. All critical steps are monitored and recorded.
SFBB SYSTEM
Safer Food Better Business diary entries, safe methods and management checks are completed daily.
LEVEL 2 FOOD HYGIENE
All food-handling staff hold a Level 2 Award in Food Safety. Certificates are held on file.
ALLERGEN MATRIX
A comprehensive matrix covering the 14 major allergens is maintained. Available on request.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
Fridge and hot holding temperatures are logged at scheduled intervals using calibrated sensors.
CLEANING SCHEDULES
Daily, mid-shift and weekly cleaning schedules are documented. Chemicals meet BS EN 1276.
CROSS-CONTAMINATION
Meat and vegetarian food preparation uses separate zoned areas and dedicated equipment.
SUPPLIER CHECKS
All food suppliers are vetted. Delivery temperature checks are completed on receipt.
STAFF TRAINING
Individual training records are maintained. Training includes hygiene, allergens, and fire safety.
Food Safety Act 1990
Primary legislation governing food safety in England, Wales and Scotland. UNIT7 ensures all food sold is safe and of the quality demanded.
Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013
Implements hygiene rules in law. We maintain registration, premises standards, training, and temperature controls for the Sandown Road unit.
Food Information Regulations 2014
Provision of allergen information. Our full allergen matrix is available on request at the hatch.
Regulation (EC) 852/2004 (Retained UK Law)
Documented HACCP procedures covering all critical control points at the UNIT7 service unit.
OUR COMPLIANCE COMMITMENT
UNIT7 maintains digital compliance records, daily temperature logs, and a complete allergen matrix available for Environmental Health Officer review at any time on Sandown Road.
Registered Food Business · Watford Borough Council · WD24