Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Introduction to Food Safety | Page 7

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Consequences/Costs to business
Now consider the downside of a badly run food business not adhering to good food safety

A once vibrant cafe’ closed down because of bad food hygiene 1. Bad reputation, and dissatisfied customers 2. Outbreaks of food poisoning, 3. Legal action and penalties 4. De-motivated staff 5. High turnover of staff