Atelier Hospitality Consulting
Independent kitchen food safety support

Is your kitchen ready for its next EHO visit?

Know what needs attention before the inspector arrives. Practical, chef-led kitchen readiness checks, clear recommendations and straightforward pricing for independent hospitality businesses.

INTRODUCTORY LAUNCH PRICES · FIRST 10 CLIENTS
Professional chefs discussing service preparations in a restaurant kitchen
Food safety readiness · Kitchen operations · Practical improvement
Our services

Choose the support your kitchen needs

Fixed introductory prices for a single small-to-medium kitchen in Belfast. No unnecessary jargon — just clear findings and practical next steps.

Express Kitchen Hygiene Check

£99
60–90 MINUTES ON SITE

For smaller cafés, takeaways or a quick independent check.

  • Key food hygiene and temperature checks
  • Storage, cleaning and allergen-control review
  • Practical advice during the visit
  • Short written findings summary
Enquire about Express

Food Hygiene Rating Recovery

£199
AUDIT + RECOVERY SUPPORT

For businesses responding to a disappointing rating or previous EHO findings.

  • Everything in the Full Readiness Audit
  • Review of previous EHO inspection findings
  • Targeted compliance recovery action plan
  • One follow-up consultation by phone
Enquire about Recovery

Follow-up Recheck

£59
30–45 MINUTES ON SITE

For existing audit clients who need a targeted return visit.

  • Revisit previously identified action items
  • Check corrective action evidence
  • Short progress confirmation by email
  • Separate from a complete new audit
Enquire about Recheck

Introductory pricing is limited to the first 10 clients. Larger sites, multiple kitchens, extensive HACCP creation and travel outside Belfast are quoted separately.

A simple process

Inspect. Explain. Improve.

We focus on practical changes that can be sustained in a real working kitchen.

01

On-site assessment

We walk through food handling, storage, equipment, cleanliness, management controls and staff practices, recording findings and relevant evidence.

02

Clear feedback

We highlight any urgent food safety concerns during the visit, explain why they matter and discuss realistic corrective steps.

03

Your action report

You receive written findings and prioritised recommendations so your team knows what is satisfactory, what remains unverified and what needs improvement.

A professional chef plating food at the restaurant pass
What we look at

More than a quick walk around the kitchen.

  • Fridge, freezer, hot-holding and cooking temperature controls
  • Food labelling, stock rotation and traceability
  • Cross-contamination and allergen management
  • Cleaning, equipment condition, waste and pests
  • Staff hygiene, training and practical knowledge
  • HACCP / food safety management procedures and records
  • Opening readiness or action on previous council findings
Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official EHO inspection?

No. Atelier Hospitality Consulting provides independent pre-inspection support. We are not acting as the council and cannot award or change an official Food Hygiene Rating.

Can you guarantee a 5-star hygiene rating?

No. We can identify observed risks, provide readiness guidance and recommend improvements. The official rating is determined by the inspecting local authority based on its professional judgement.

Do you inspect restaurants that have already received a poor rating?

Yes. The Rating Recovery package includes reviewing previous council findings, a full readiness audit and a targeted plan to address deficiencies. It does not include an official re-rating request or council re-inspection fee.

Does the price include documents or follow-up visits?

Each package includes the stated written summary or action report. A targeted return visit is available separately at the introductory £59 rate for existing audit clients. Creating a complete new HACCP system, extensive staff training or work at larger/multiple sites is quoted separately.

Know where your kitchen stands.

Opening soon, preparing for an inspection or correcting earlier food hygiene findings? Tell us about your kitchen and we'll help you choose the right assessment.

Enquire by email — info@atelierconsulting.co.uk