Standards Agency (FSA). It is specifically designed to help small food businesses, such as cafés, restaurants, takeaways, and mobile food units, to comply with food hygiene regulations and keep food safe for customers.
What Is SFBB?
SFBB provides a practical, easy-to-use toolkit that allows food business owners and managers to:
Understand and manage food safety hazards
Implement best practices for food hygiene
Document food safety procedures efficiently
Demonstrate compliance with legal requirements during inspections
Unlike complex HACCP systems that can be overwhelming for smaller businesses, SFBB simplifies the process by offering pre-structured templates and checklists tailored to different types of food operations.
Why Is SFBB Important?
Legal Compliance
UK food law requires all food businesses to have a documented food safety management system. SFBB helps you meet this requirement in a simple and cost-effective way.Protects Your Customers
By managing risks such as cross-contamination, undercooked food, and poor hygiene, SFBB helps prevent foodborne illnesses and builds trust with your customers.Improves Inspection Results
Businesses using SFBB are more likely to score better in food hygiene inspections and receive higher Food Hygiene Ratings (FHR), which can directly influence customer perception and sales.
Key Elements of SFBB
The SFBB pack is divided into several easy-to-follow sections:
Cross-contamination
Guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading between food, surfaces, and equipment.Cleaning
Best practices for effective cleaning schedules, disinfectants, and routine checks.Chilling
How to store food at the correct temperature to reduce the risk of bacterial growth.Cooking
Ensuring food is cooked to safe temperatures and preventing undercooking.Management
Daily diary pages, staff training logs, and maintenance checklists to monitor ongoing food safety practices.
Each section comes with “safe methods” that can be adapted to suit the specific needs of your business.
Who Should Use SFBB?
SFBB is ideal for:
Independent restaurants and cafés
Takeaways and food vans
Catering businesses
Childcare providers and care homes
Community food projects
There are also tailored SFBB packs available for different sectors such as childminders, retail, and caterers, which address their unique food safety needs.
Final Thoughts
Safer Food, Better Business isn’t just about meeting regulations — it’s about protecting your customers, your reputation, and your livelihood. By implementing SFBB properly, small food businesses can operate more confidently, reduce the risk of foodborne illness, and earn the trust of their communities.
If you need help setting up or maintaining your SFBB system, our team at SFBBCERT is here to support you with expert advice, training, and tailored consulting.
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