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The Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Retail) is a nationally recognised online food safety course developed for individuals working in retail settings where food is handled, stored, sold, or packaged. From supermarket staff and deli workers to butchers and corner shop employees, this course equips learners with the essential knowledge needed to maintain food hygiene and safety in a retail environment.
Whether you’re working with chilled or ambient food, preparing fresh produce, or serving hot food to customers, this training supports compliance with food hygiene legislation and is accepted by UK local authorities. It covers best practices for contamination control, personal hygiene, and appropriate food handling and storage techniques to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
100% online training
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Learn on any device (desktop, mobile, tablet)
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100% online training
Start when you like
Learn on any device (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Instant assessment and result
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
100% online training course with flexible access on any device
Meets UK and EU legal food hygiene requirements
Immediate course access and same-day digital certification
Developed with approval from CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality
Printed certificate posted the next working day
Accepted by environmental health officers and local authorities
Full audio narration throughout each module
Relevant to staff in supermarkets, convenience stores, bakeries, butchers, and more
Unlimited assessment retakes at no extra cost
Bulk course discounts for teams of 10 or more
This Level 2 food hygiene training for retail provides food handlers with the knowledge needed to uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety, including:
The course gives learners the tools they need to protect public health and ensure food sold to the public is handled, packaged, and stored safely.
This accredited online food hygiene course is approved by CPD and endorsed by industry bodies including IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality. It has been developed by food hygiene experts and mapped against UK and EU food safety standards to ensure it meets the expectations of environmental health officers.
The course uses interactive video content, quizzes, and scenarios to reinforce key learning points. With professionally recorded audio and mobile-friendly delivery, the training experience is accessible and user-friendly for all learners.
Food retailers must meet strict food safety standards to avoid legal penalties, reputational damage, and risks to customer health. This Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Retail) helps ensure food handlers understand their legal responsibilities and know how to prevent food contamination.
Completing this course helps learners:
This course is essential for anyone working in a retail setting where food is handled or sold, from high street butchers to supermarket counters and petrol station shops.
The course includes a series of modules designed to provide a complete understanding of food hygiene in a retail context:
1. Introduction to Food Hygiene and Safety
2. The Law and Food Safety Responsibilities
3. Food Hazards: Microbiological, Physical & Chemical
4. Cross Contamination and How to Prevent It
5. Personal Hygiene and Fitness to Work
6. The Food Premises and Equipment in Retail
7. Cleaning, Disinfection and Waste Control
8. Pest Awareness and Prevention in Retail
9. Food Storage and Temperature Control
10. Food Safety Management Systems
11. Working with Food Displays and Packaging
12. Final Assessment
The course material has been structured to allow learners to complete it at their own pace. Each module ends with a short review to reinforce key points before progressing to the next.
The course concludes with a multiple-choice final exam that tests learners on all areas covered. A minimum pass mark of 75% is required. If needed, learners may retake the exam at no additional cost.
Upon passing, learners will receive an instant digital certificate and a printed copy will be dispatched the following working day. This certificate proves that the learner has received appropriate food hygiene training and is equipped to handle food safely in a retail setting.
This course is suitable for anyone working in the retail sector where food is handled, stored, or sold. This includes:
Supermarket staff and checkout operators
Deli and bakery assistants
Butchers and fishmongers
Petrol station and convenience store staff
Market vendors and food stall operators
Food packaging and display staff
It is also appropriate for food business operators who must ensure that their staff receive hygiene training in line with UK regulations and best practices.
Yes. It is accredited by CPD and approved by key industry bodies. It is widely accepted by UK local authorities and EHOs.
You are legally required to receive hygiene training if you handle food. This course provides the appropriate certification.
Yes. This is a 100% online course that can be completed from any device, at your own pace.
On average, the course takes 2 to 3 hours to complete, but you can pause and return to it as needed.
Yes. You’ll take a multiple-choice final exam with a 75% pass mark. Free retakes are included.
Yes. A digital certificate is available immediately, and a printed version is sent the next working day.
Yes. It contributes to your continuing professional development and includes CPD certification.
It is recommended to refresh your food hygiene training every three years or sooner if legislation changes.