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Food Hygiene Level 2
Training Express Ltd

Institute of Hospitality Endorsed | CPD Approved | Free PDF + HARDCOPY Certificate | Free Retake Exam | Lifetime Access

Summary

Price
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£15 inc VAT (was £29)
Offer ends 30 June 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
8 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 3 PDFs
Duration
1.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by Institute of Hospitality
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion (HARDCOPY) - Free
  • Certificate of completion (PDF) - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • QLS Endorsed Certificate - £59
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Overview

[Updated 2026]

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2: CPD Accredited and Institute of Hospitality Endorsed Free Certification (Updated 2026)!

The UK government has established strict laws and regulations to ensure the safety of food, and food businesses must comply with them. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for enforcing food safety laws and regulations and carries out regular inspections of food businesses to ensure that they meet the required standards.
In addition, poor food hygiene practices can result in a loss of reputation and trust among customers, which can significantly impact a business's bottom line.

So, if you work in pubs, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, or retail environments, you must have sufficient hygiene training. This Food Hygiene Level 2 training course will be perfect for your requirements. It will ensure that you have the facts and the ability to provide the cleanliness expected in your business.

The interactive lessons offer insights into food safety issues that all catering staff must be aware of to ensure the safety of customers, colleagues, and the community. As well as basic hygiene techniques, it also prepares you by giving you a primer on Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) and HACCP.

This essential Food Hygiene package focuses on Food Handling, providing guidance for pest management, and creating effective Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in the workplace. Also, the Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 Course is designed to provide catering and hospitality sector professionals in senior-level roles with the skills and practical knowledge to ensure a high standard of food safety and food hygiene in the workplace, in compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990.

**Trusted By 10,000+ Businesses Worldwide**

Learning Outcomes

  • Introduce Food Safety Management Systems to operations
  • Prevent food contamination and associated illnesses
  • Identify the different types of contamination that can affect any foodstuff
  • Safely dispose of food waste and avoid cross-contamination
  • Perform pest management to keep food safe
  • Understand the importance of personal hygiene

Key Features

  • Institute of Hospitality Endorsement
  • The Quality of Licence Endorsement
  • CPD Accreditation
  • UK & EU Regulations Followed
  • Instant FREE E-certificate
  • Fully online, Interactive Video Training
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Self-paced Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone-friendly learning
  • 24/7 Support

Honest Reviews

★★★★★ Definitely worth your money. Teaches you the very basics and fundamentals of keeping your business clean and maintaining high-quality hygiene. Recommend this course for people looking to start their own business or an introduction to food hygiene. Can apply this course to everyday life.

Reviewed by Thomas

★★★★★ Another excellent food hygiene course, very detailed and confirmed a number of practises which before hand I admit I was not 100% on. Learnt a number of details and an all-round good course for agents/sales negs!

Reviewed by Graham Pye

★★★★★ Easy to access, easy to follow, kept me engaged as well. I completed the food hygiene course within 1 hour. Thank you!

Reviewed by Tristan McLucas

★★★★★ Amazing. I am satisfied with this yours in this food hygiene course with out prepration we couldn't gave exam wonderful .

Reviewed by Hina Zohaib

★★★★★ Excellent food hygiene course easy to follow and added bonus of the extra course add which was really helpful and interesting thank you highly recommended

Reviewed by Lisa Button

Achievement

Certificates

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 8 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 3 PDFs

Duration: 1h and 8m

Course media

Description

Why should you take this course?

Taking this Food Hygiene Level 2 course is valuable because it’s endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality, a respected industry body that confirms the course content aligns with key UK food safety laws and professional standards, and also offers an optional QLS (Quality Licence Scheme) endorsed certificate that adds further credibility to your training achievement.

The course covers essential topics such as introduction to food hygiene, Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), food-borne illnesses and contamination, cleaning and waste management, and pest control, giving you the practical knowledge and confidence to handle food safely in hospitality and catering roles.

Food hygiene and safety training is essential for anyone working in the food industry to understand the potential risks associated with food handling and implement the necessary measures to prevent contamination and the spread of bacteria. The training ensures that individuals working in the industry are aware of the legal requirements and best practices for food hygiene and safety.

The curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of the course is as follows:

  • Lesson - 1 An Introduction to Food Hygiene
  • Lesson - 2 FSMS - Food Safety Management System
  • Lesson - 3 Food-Borne Illness and Food Poisoning
  • Lesson - 4 Food Contamination
  • Lesson - 5 Cleaning and Waste Management
  • Lesson - 6 Pest Management

Endorsement

This course is Institute of Hospitality Endorsed, which ensures the quality of the course complies with the UK Food Safety and Food Hygiene law and regulations.

Accreditation

Our course is fully CPD-accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE CPD-accredited digital certificate, titled: Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering. You will also get a FREE hardcopy certificate (Shipping cost £5.99).

Besides, you can get a QLS-endorsed certificate for £59.00.

Who is this course for?

This in-depth training course is a must for aspiring real estate or those looking to boost a career in a similar role. This includes the following professions:

  • Catering Manager
  • Restaurant and Café owners
  • Kitchen Managers
  • Catering Manager
  • Head Chef
  • Food Safety Officer/Health & Safety Advisor
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Food retailers

Note: This is not a regulated course. To get a professional qualification, you can look for:

  • Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF)

Requirements

This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Career path

  • Food Safety Manager: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
  • Safety and Compliance Officer: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
  • Food Technician: £13.00 - £16.00 per hour
  • Food Packer: £9.50 per hour
  • Production Operative: £11.15 - £13.04 per hour

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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