Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety

This Level 1 Food Hygiene course is designed for anyone handling food in a low-risk environment. It provides essential knowledge to help learners work safely, legally, and hygienically, in line with UK food safety requirements. The course is completed fully online and leads to an instant, recognised certificate.

Course Details

  • Duration: approx. 1–2 hours
  • Delivery: online, self-paced
  • Assessment: online multiple-choice quiz
  • Pass mark: 80%
  • Certificate: instant download
  • Re-sits: unlimited

About This Course

This Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course is designed for anyone handling food in a low-risk role. It covers the essentials you need to work safely, legally and hygienically, helping you understand the basics of contamination, cleaning, storage and personal hygiene.
Complete the training online and receive your digital certificate instantly once you pass.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for new starters working in food environments and for staff in cafés, takeaways and restaurants who carry out basic food handling duties. It is also suitable for front-of-house employees who handle food occasionally, as well as volunteers or temporary staff involved in food service. No previous training or experience is required, making it an accessible starting point for anyone entering the food sector.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, learners will understand their basic food safety responsibilities within the workplace and the importance of maintaining high standards of personal hygiene. The course explains how to reduce the risk of food poisoning and contamination, store food safely using simple temperature controls, and carry out effective cleaning and disinfection routines. Together, these principles help support safe and compliant food handling practices in everyday working environments.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the assessment, learners receive a Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate.
This certificate is suitable for employers, managers and Environmental Health Officers (EHO) as evidence of essential food safety awareness and good practice. Certificates are downloadable instantly and can be re-downloaded any time from your account.

Course Content

Welcome & Course Overview
Food Safety Law & Responsibilities 2 Topics
Personal Hygiene 3 Topics
Cleaning & Disinfection 2 Topics
Lesson Content
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Food Storage & Temperature Control 2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Cross-Contamination 2 Topics
Lesson Content
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Course Summary & Exam Prep
L1: End of course Quiz

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Level 1 is designed for new starters and individuals with little or no previous food safety training. It provides a basic introduction to food hygiene principles.
No. Level 2 covers all Level 1 content in greater depth. Level 1 is typically suitable for low-risk or introductory roles.
Level 1 is suitable for staff with limited food handling responsibilities. Most kitchen staff preparing or cooking food will require Level 2 training.
Level 1 introduces allergen awareness, but it does not replace dedicated allergen training such as our Advanced Allergen Awareness course.
Most learners complete Level 1 within one to two hours, depending on pace.
Yes. The course is designed in line with UK food safety expectations and is suitable for demonstrating basic hygiene training during inspections.

£9.99

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