CPD accreditedRoSPA approved
Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate
An introductory food hygiene course for individuals who handle low-risk food or work in lower-risk food environments.
£13.99
Food Hygiene Courses
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
A comprehensive online food safety course designed for food handlers who prepare, cook, store or serve food as part of their role — RoSPA approved and CPD accredited, with an instant digital certificate the moment you pass.
- Level
- Level 2 food hygiene
- Format
- Online
- Duration
- Around 75 mins
- Modules
- 12 modules
- Assessment
- Multiple-choice exam
- Pass mark
- 75% · free unlimited retakes
- Certificate
- Instant digital certificate
- Accreditation
- RoSPA · CPD · IOH
What is the Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate?
This Level 2 food hygiene course builds on basic food hygiene knowledge and provides learners with the practical skills and understanding required to work safely, prevent food poisoning, and maintain food safety standards across the food supply chain. It covers food hazards, cross contamination, safe food preparation, and legal responsibilities in line with UK food hygiene law.
The course is RoSPA approved and CPD accredited, and learners receive an instant digital Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate upon successful completion. This certificate is widely recognised by food businesses and environmental health officers.
It is also ideal for food business operators and supervisors responsible for appropriate supervision and training. Studied entirely online and at your own pace on any device, you can revisit the content at any time to reinforce your understanding.
Why take this course?
Food hygiene training at Level 2 is a legal requirement for anyone who handles food as part of their job. This course helps food businesses meet their obligations while ensuring staff are competent, confident and compliant. By completing this course, learners can:
- Work safely when handling and preparing food
- Reduce the risk of food poisoning and contamination
- Meet food safety and hygiene legal requirements
- Support food business operators during environmental health officer inspections
- Apply safe food practices in real workplace environments
- Gain a recognised Level 2 food hygiene certificate
- Contribute to continuing professional development (CPD)
This training is vital for maintaining high food safety standards and protecting customers' health.
What you'll learn
By the end of this Level 2 food hygiene training you'll understand:
- The importance of food safety and hygiene in food businesses
- Roles and responsibilities of food handlers and food business operators
- Food hazards and contamination risks
- How food poisoning occurs and how to prevent it
- Cross contamination and effective control measures
- Safe food handling, preparation, storage and cooking practices
- Personal hygiene standards for food handlers
- Food safety standards and workplace procedures
- Legal requirements under UK food hygiene law
- How to maintain food safety in catering and hospitality settings
Practical food safety training you can apply straight away
This course walks you through the everyday realities of working with food — spotting hazards, controlling cross contamination, keeping food at safe temperatures and following good personal hygiene — so you’re confident and compliant in any kitchen or food business.
It’s all online and self-paced, with short, easy-to-follow modules and clear explanations you can complete on any device in around 75 minutes.
Course content
Twelve modules covering everything food handlers need to work safely and stay compliant, ending with a final assessment. You can revisit any topic as often as you need.
- Introduction to Food Safety and Hygiene
- Food Hazards and Contamination
- Food Poisoning and Illness
- Cross Contamination and Control Measures
- Personal Hygiene for Food Handlers
- Safe Food Preparation and Handling
- Food Storage, Temperature Control, and Equipment
- Cleaning, Disinfection, and Waste Management
- Food Safety Law and Legal Responsibilities
- Roles of Food Handlers and Supervisors
- Maintaining Food Safety in the Workplace
- Final Assessment
Assessment & certificate
To earn your Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, you'll complete a multiple-choice final assessment with a 75% pass mark. If you're not successful first time you can retake it for free, as many times as you need, until you pass.
As soon as you pass, you can download your instant digital Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. Your certificate is approved by RoSPA and accredited by the CPD Certification Service, and is widely recognised by food businesses and environmental health officers as evidence of training. There's no expiry date, but it's recommended that food handlers renew their training every three years to stay up to date with best practice and legislation.
Who is this course for?
This Level 2 food hygiene course is ideal for anyone who prepares, cooks, stores or serves food as part of their role, including:
- Food handlers and kitchen assistants
- Chefs and catering staff
- Restaurant, café and takeaway workers
- Hospitality and food retail staff
- School catering teams
- Anyone who prepares, handles or stores food
New to food handling or working with low-risk food? The Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate may be the better starting point. Managers and supervisors responsible for food safety should consider the Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
For employers & managers
Training your team
Buy, assign and manage food hygiene training across your whole team — all from one place.
Buy in bulk and save
Discounts apply automatically at checkout and scale with your order. Mix and match different courses across your team — the discount applies to your whole basket.
Assign licences your way
Buy the licences you need now and assign them to staff whenever it suits — add team members by email and they'll get their own login.
Track progress in real time
A simple manager dashboard shows who has started, who's in progress and who has passed — so you can follow up before an inspection.
Certificates and audit records
Download every team member's certificate from one account and export a training record for environmental health inspections or internal audits.
Flexible payment
Pay by card for instant access, or get in touch about invoicing and purchase orders for larger team orders.
UK-based support
Our team is on hand to help with enrolments, dashboards and invoicing. Call 0808 164 2780.
Bulk pricing & team discounts
Bigger orders = bigger discounts
The more licences you buy, the more you save — and discounts apply across your whole order, including mixed courses.
10+licences10% off
50+licences20% off
100+licences30% off
500+licences40% off
Discounts are applied automatically at checkout based on your total quantity.
Why train with us
Genuinely accreditedRoSPA approved and CPD accredited, with Institute of Hospitality recognition.
Widely recognisedAccepted by food businesses and environmental health officers across the UK.
Engaging contentStructured modules with clear explanations and practical examples — no prior knowledge needed.
Learn anywhereFully online and self-paced, on any device, in around 75 minutes.
Risk-freeFree unlimited retakes if you don't reach the 75% pass mark first time.
Instant certificateDownload your digital certificate the moment you pass.
Frequently asked questions
Level 2 Food Hygiene FAQs
Do the course credits expire? +
No — your course credits never expire until they're used. Buy now and assign them to staff whenever you're ready.
What is a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate? +
It is a recognised food hygiene certificate for food handlers who prepare, cook, or serve food, demonstrating competence in food safety and hygiene.
Is Level 2 food hygiene a legal requirement? +
Yes. UK law requires food businesses to ensure food handlers receive appropriate food hygiene training.
Is this course fully online? +
Yes. The course is fully online and can be completed at your own pace on any device.
Who should take Level 2 food hygiene training? +
Anyone who handles food as part of their job, including chefs, catering staff, and kitchen assistants.
Is the certificate recognised? +
Yes. This course is RoSPA approved and CPD accredited, and certificates are accepted by environmental health officers.
How quickly will I receive my certificate? +
Immediately after passing the final assessment, via instant digital download.
How often should the Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate be renewed? +
There is no expiry, however, it's recommended that food handlers renew their training every three years to stay up to date with best practices and legislation.
How long does the course take and what is the pass mark? +
Most learners complete the course in around 75 minutes, working at their own pace. It ends with a multiple-choice assessment with a 75% pass mark, and retakes are free and unlimited until you pass.
Can I buy Level 2 food hygiene training for my whole team? +
Yes. Buy multiple licences and you'll get a management dashboard to enrol staff by email, track progress and download every certificate from one account. Bulk discounts apply automatically from 10 seats: 10% off 10+, 20% off 50+, 30% off 100+ and 40% off 500+.
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