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How to pass a restaurant health inspection with flying coloursHow to pass a restaurant health inspection with flying colours

January 26, 2024| admin| 0 Comment| 1:28 pm

Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a restaurant owner quite like the words ‘health inspection’.

You know how hard you have worked to maintain the highest standards of health and safety in your restaurant but what if something goes wrong at the worst possible time on the big day? What if standards slip for a split second? What if a herd of cattle come storming through the front door in the centre of town?

OK, that last one is probably pretty unlikely, but it is easy to let your imagination run wild.

A poor health inspection can ruin everything that you have worked so hard for, so it is natural to feel a bit nervous, but with this guide by your side you have everything you could ever possibly need to pass your next inspection with flying colours.

What happens if you fail a health inspection?

Nothing good. Health inspections have the potential to result in heavy fines or even a suspension of trading licences until you can prove that problems have been resolved and standards have risen.

This is bad enough but it is the reputation damage that such an incident can cause that can be most fatal to businesses.

Let’s be honest, who is going to go to a restaurant to eat if they have just reopened following a pest infestation that was all over the local news?

The easiest way to avoid these problems? Make sure you pass the health inspection.

Given that not all inspections are pre-warned and impromptu restaurant inspections are quite common, the best thing to do is demand the highest possible standards at all times and ensure that any moment a health inspector walks through your doors they will be wowed by the hygienic environment.

What happens during a health inspection?

The health inspector inspects you off course. They will examine every aspect of your business in minute detail, looking for anything that could compromise the safety of your customers.

Food contamination is the main priority, but if this isn’t already top of your list as a restaurant owner, you are doing something wrong.

During a health inspection, the examiner will look for any of the following:

Poor food storage practices

Raw food over cooked food, food left out of the refrigerator, a lack of use-by dates or preparation records, anything that could contaminate the food that you intend to serve your customers.

Pest Issues

This is a big one. You should look to bring in professional pest control Services Bradford to make sure you meet your requirements in this aspect of health and safety as a single sniff or sign of a pest is enough for the health inspector to slam the doors shut at least temporarily.

Work with a professional to put a strong anti-pest strategy in place.

Poor Staff Behaviour

Your staff need to be as committed to hygiene as you are. Hair left loose in the kitchen, no gloves, lack of care and attention? All big no nos.

Take all these things into account and your next health inspection will be a walk in the park

6 things to consider when choosing a new door6 things to consider when choosing a new door

January 9, 2024| admin| 0 Comment| 4:59 pm

The front door is one of the most important parts of your home. It protects you from the elements, it is an invaluable security feature, and it is the first impression that a visitor will get when they approach your property.

Your front door is a chance to express yourself and show off your taste, but also plays a crucial practical role that mustn’t be underestimated in the decision making process.

In 2024, one of the biggest priorities for anyone when picking their new door is the energy efficiency it does or doesn’t provide as they look to keep a lid on ever rising energy bills.

To help you out, in this blog, we have put together our list as one of the top door companies Glasgow of the top 6 things that you should always consider when looking for a new front door for your home.

Number 1: Making an impact

Decide on the impression that you want to be making on those approaching your door. What sort of feel do you want your property to have? Modern, contemporary, quirky, traditional? This will determine the style of front door you go for.

Bear in mind that certain doors are better suited to certain properties but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to the norm. Why not think outside the box and choose a door that really makes people stop and think twice.

Number 2: What is the energy efficiency rating

Boring, but incredibly important. The energy efficiency rating of your home plays a major role in determining how large or small your monthly bills will be AND how large or small your carbon footprint is.

Look for a front door that has the lowest possible U-Value, the measure used to determine the effectiveness of a certain material at preventing heat transfer.

Number 3: Pick your material

Wood, uPVC, and composite doors are all very popular front door options. Wooden doors are considered the most traditional whilst uPVC are valued for their flexibility, security, and value for money.

Composite doors are the best of both worlds out performing the other two in terms of energy efficiency, security, looking fantastic all at the same time.

Number 4: Glazing type

If you pick a door that is fitted with glass panels, maybe a nice stained glass design, you will need to pick a glazing option for the glass itself. Double or triple glazing is best, both for security and energy efficiency reasons.

Number 5: Accessories

Dress your door in style with knockers and handles that match their aesthetic and bring everything together in a way that just makes sense. Fashion is all about the little things and you would be amazed at the difference these final touches can make.

Number 6: Security

Looks are important, but security is absolutely critical. What matters more than your safety and that of your family? Nothing, and that is why the security features should be the first thing you check when considering a new door.

What Services are Offered by Mobile Tyre FittersWhat Services are Offered by Mobile Tyre Fitters

November 24, 2023| admin| 0 Comment| 2:18 pm

Mobile Tyre fitters roam the nation helping motorists to keep their vehicles on the road with fully inflated, high performance, road-worthy tyres.

They offer unrivalled convenience as you don’t need to visit a garage to use their services and go directly to their customers location in a mobile tyre fitting van equipped with everything that you could possibly need to change or repair a tyre.

You might think that the question of what services that a mobile tyre fitter provides is pretty self explanatory, tyre fitting right? Well, yes, but this actually involves a number of specialised tasks all designed deal with a variety of different tyre issues.

In this blog we will examine in detail each task performed by most professional tyre fitters, letting you know what to expect when you call one up.

Puncture Repair

Not everything that a mobile tyre fitter does involves replacing tyres with new ones. Often they can fix existing tyres through mobile puncture repair saving their customers a good amount of time and money by avoiding new tyre purchase.

Not all tyres can be repaired, however, and only smaller punctures located on the central section of the tyre can be safely patched.

Mobile tyre fitter will know in an instant if a tyre can be repaired or not and will either replace or repair it based on their observations.

Tyre Fitting

Surprise, surprise, mobile tyre fitters do fit tyres, and they fit a lot of different ones as well. We have all the top brands available in stock from Michelin and Goodyear to Intercontinental and many more.

You might wish to replace your tyres every few months to match the changing seasons or simply need new tyres to replace your old ones that have begun to wear down but either way it is a mobile tyre fitter than you need to call.

At the roadside, at your home, or at your workplace, mobile tyre fitters will swiftly have your tyres changed and full road legal once again.

Tyre Storage

As mentioned above, many people like to have at least two sets of tyres, winter and summer, that they switch around every year.

This approach has many performance and safety benefits but does mean that you need somewhere to store the spare set when you are not using them. Mobile tyre fitters offer this place.

Not everyone has a garage or if they do they don’t want it cluttered with junk and mobile tyre fitters will take away your spare tyres and keep them in a safe and secure environment until you need them once again.

TPMS Repair

Your TPMS sensor is a key piece of safety equipment located on your wheels that automatically alert you when your tyre pressure is falling to unsafe levels.

If this is damaged there is much less chance that you will spot a slow puncture. Mobile tyre fitters will repair or replace this sensor for you if it is indeed damaged.

The most important law changes of the last decadeThe most important law changes of the last decade

October 10, 2023| admin| 0 Comment| 3:41 pm

The law is constantly being changed, reviewed, and revised and the past decade was no different in this regard.

Many of the laws that shape how we live our lives in the modern world were introduced in this time and the world is a very different place in 2023 than it was at the beginning of the 2010s.

At Aamer Anwar Glasgow we have done some of our most important legal work during this time. As part of our commitment to helping our clients get the justice they deserve have kept fully abreast of all the latest legislation changes, not only in the UK but also in International law.

In 2010 the Equality Act was introduced into UK law. This landmark legislation was a major step forward in terms of tackling legislation and has underpinned many important cases ever since in the battle against racism, sexism, and discrimination against religion.

Whilst the introduction of this legislation changed the legal landscape in the UK forever, it was only the beginning of a decade that saw many groundbreaking changes to UK law that affect so many people every single day.

Here are some of the most important law changes that have occurred over the past decade.

Marriage Act 2013

The Mariage Act 2013 was introduced to allow the marriage of same sex marriage in England and Wales, Similar legislation was introduced in Scotland the same year. Over a decade later now and this legislation has already changed the lives of so many people living across the UK for the better.

In January 2020, the Northern Ireland Act 2019 brought Northern Ireland alongside the rest of the UK in allowing Same Sex Marriage.

GDPR

In 2016, the EU introduced the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR forcing businesses to make a seismic shift in the way they handled sensitive data. In full effect by 2018, the impact of GDPR was felt by pretty much every business in the nation.

Whilst the EU GDPR act does not apply to the UK in a post-Brexit world, the regulations were already brought into UK law by the Data Protection Act 2018, so businesses must still abide by its rules.

Brexit

Easily the most high profile political incident in recent times in the UK, The UK Withdrawal Act which came into law in June 2018 saw the UK withdraw from the European Union after years of negotiations that continue to this day. The full effect of Brexit is still to be seen but there have already been many businesses adversely affected due to an increase in import and exporting restrictions.

The Environment Act 2021

The environment act 2021 reintroduced rules on nature protection that were at risk following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. These included protections on water quality, clean air, and waste reduction. They allow environmental bodies to hold both the Government and private companies to account for actions that could adversely effect the environment around us.

5 Health and Safety Tips for Sauna Use5 Health and Safety Tips for Sauna Use

October 4, 2023| admin| 0 Comment| 3:50 pm

Saunas and steam rooms are both world renowned for their health and wellness benefits. When used safely, using a sauna is an extremely enjoyable and relaxing experience but it is important to be aware of the potential dangers of misuse.

Following a few simple health and safety guidelines will ensure you next sauna experience, whether its at your local spa or you have a home sauna installed by INCA saunas, is a purely positive experience.

Here are our top safety tips for using a sauna or steam room.

Tip 1: Drink plenty of water

Using a sauna produces a deep sweat that is responsible for many of the health benefits that make them so popular. However, it can also result in significant fluid loss and it is important to replenish any lost fluids to avoid dehydration.

Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after your sauna soak and you might even want to take some water in with you. Do not drink alcohol before entering a sauna, this will only increase the risk of dehydration. You may notice that you lose a certain amount of weight during your time in the sauna. This is water weight not fat and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Tip 2: Limit your sauna time

It is recommended that you spend no more than 15-20 minutes in a traditional sauna at any one time. If you have an infrared sauna you might be able to use it safely for a little longer due to the lower ambient temperature but sticking to the 20 minute rule is best safety practice.

Prolonged exposure to high heat can lead to all sorts of negative health concerns including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. If you begin to feel odd or ill at any point during your sauna session leave the sauna immediately.

Tip 3: Don’t use too high a temperature

Some saunas can be set to reach temperatures as high as 90 degrees Celsius but this certainly isn’t for everyone. Everyone’s body is different and if you feel uncomfortable turn the sauna down or leave the environment.

Tip 4: Avoid alcohol and drugs

We have already mentioned that you should avoid alcohol when you use a sauna as it can lead to dehydration but this is only one of the reasons that it isn’t a good idea. Using either alcohol or drugs before or during a sauna session will impede your judgement and make it harder to listen to your body and recognise when the time comes to leave.

Tip 5: Use a towel

Using a towel to sit on when in the sauna is a good idea for a number of reasons. If will protect the wood oils and other contaminants from your body for a start. It will also protect your skin from the high temperature of the sauna bench and prevent you from coming to harm. If you do feell like you might be getting burned leave immediately.

Event planning checklistEvent planning checklist

July 6, 2023| admin| 0 Comment| 3:36 pm

Planning an event for the very first time and looking for some guidance? Want to make sure that you don’t miss anything important that could stop your event from being the perfect occasion you’ve been envisioning?

Event planning can be stressful and you may well have found yourself wishing there was an easy process that you can follow to help simplify the whole task. Luckily, there is. This checklist is perfect for first time and seasoned event planners alike no matter if you are hosting a concert, fundraiser, and any other type of event.

We will go through each stage of the event planning process in detail, giving you all the information that you need to ensure your event goes down a storm from start to finish.

First steps

Several months ahead of the planned event date, you should begin thinking about your event, establishing the goals and objectives that you want to achieve.

How many tickets do you want to sell? Are you trying to raise money? Is it a non-profit event where the enjoyment of your guests is the main priority?

Whatever your goals are, establishing them at this stage will make them a whole lot more manageable and easy to achieve.

Once you have set your objectives and selected a date for the event if this has not already been decided, the next step is to select a venue. Make sure that the venue you choose can accommodate all your requirements. Does it serve alcohol, for example? Can it accommodate all of the guests you are expecting.

It is also important not to blow the entire budget on your dream location and have nothing left to plan the event itself.

Moving forward

The next steps, once venue and date have been decided is to arrange any entertainment, if you are hosting a concert or similar this will already be decided ahead of time, identify any key staff you need to bring in, caterers etc. and begin to plan your publicity campaign if the event is open to the public.

Sponsors and event partners should be brought on board at this stage and it is a whole lot easier to attract them once the key details of the event have been finalised. You may also wish to release some form of early-bird tickets at this point.

Final stages

As the big day approaches it is time to ramp things up, both in terms of advertisement and ticket sales, and by finalising your guest and contact lists.

Even if they have confirmed already, it is worth getting back in touch with your entertainment, presenters, sponsors, VIPs, and other staff members who will be on-site on the day to ensure that they are still committed to the event and have the right details. This will help to prevent any nasty surprises on the day that could compromise your event. Once you have a final number of attendees confirmed, do a final registration check, confirm these numbers with the venue and your security and finalise a seating plan if relevant. You have done all you can to make your event a success, congratulations, it is time to sit back and enjoy.

Don’t forget about your security

Security should be considered at EVER stage of the event planning process but all too often is left until the final stages by rookie event planners who are too focused on the fine details to consider the practicalities of hosting an event.

Your event will only be the smooth running, highly enjoyable day that you have planned if all of the attendees are safe and secure whilst inside the venue. You need to make sure there are measures in place to prevent unauthorised individuals from gaining access to the venue and that you have an emergency response plan in place just in case something does go wrong. Planning security can be almost as stressful as organising the event itself which is why it is highly recommended that you contact a professional security firm who specialises in events security to oversee preparations. They will work alongside you to conduct a full risk assessment of the site prior to the event in order to identify the threats that you are most likely to face, and which measures would help you avoid them.

They will also have all the tools and personnel required to put these measures in place and will more than likely have worked on similar projects in the past. By designating the task of event security to the professionals you can focus on throwing a fantastic event for your guests without worrying about how they will be kept safe on the day.

Just some of the event security measures that a security firm may recommend include:

Security Guards
Mobile CCTV towers
Access control gates (metal detectors etc.)

Accessing the fountain of youth: the power of anti-wrinkle treatmentsAccessing the fountain of youth: the power of anti-wrinkle treatments

June 29, 2023| admin| 0 Comment| 8:16 am

Unlock your true potential with completely non-surgical anti-wrinkle treatments, available at all good local Glasgow aesthetic clinics and offering all the benefits of surgical cosmetics at a reduced cost, risk, and downtime.

Aging is natural, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen on your terms, and there are many different ways that the tell-tale fine lines and wrinkles that appear over the years can be delayed, minimised, and even removed.

Anti-wrinkle cosmetics are not a new phenomenon, but non-surgical treatments have made it easier than ever before to achieve a vibrant and wrinkle free appearance.

In this article we will look at the truth behind some of these revolutionary treatments and why their rise has been so astronomical over the past couple of decades.

Benefits of non-surgical treatments

Anti-wrinkle treatments that do not involved going under the knife for full-on surgery have experienced a tremendous rise in popularity since the turn of the century and especially over the past 5-10 years.

Some of the biggest reasons for this include:

Much lower cost than surgical treatments.
Little to no downtime following treatment.
Vastly improved effectiveness and customisability than non-surgical cosmetic treatments of the past.
Can be performed in a very short time with most treatments taking under an hour.

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Botox: the founding father of non-surgical cosmetics

Botox is perhaps the most well-known of all cosmetic treatments, and certainly of the non-surgical variety.

Botox has been full FDA approved for decades now and works by immobilising the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles. By freezing these muscles, the fine lines that appear when you smile or frown will be eliminated, or at least massively reduced, leaving you with a much smoother and younger looking appearance. Botox is one of the most customisable and diverse cosmetic treatments on the market and can be used to tackle issues such as crow’s feet, frown lines, and more.

The injection process itself is remarkably simple, almost completely painless and requires no downtime. This makes it absolutely perfect for busy professionals who want to maintain their busy lifestyles without missing out on the joys of aesthetic enhancements. Botox results also last a pretty impressive amount of time for an injectable with visible benefits enjoyed for several months before a return visit to the cosmetic clinic will be required to maintain the effects.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are another injectable treatment that is used to achieve a more youthful appearance, usually around the face area. Rather than freezing the muscles as Botox does, dermal fillers add volume to the skin, meaning that they can be used to tackle static wrinkles as well as dynamic ones.

Dermal fillers can be used in the lips, cheeks, and a variety of other parts of both the face and body that have lost some of the natural skin elasticity and volume that we enjoy during our younger.

One of the many fantastic things about dermal fillers is that they not only add volume, resulting in an immediate and noticeable improvement in your appearance, but they also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, rejuvenating your skin and producing ever-improving results for months to come.

The filler itself is comprised of a substance that is known as hyaluronic acid which happens to be naturally occurring in the human body already. This provides a lot of peace of mind to first time users as it means that the risk of your body rejecting the treatment is incredibly low and side effects are very rare.

Radiofrequency

Radiofrequency based procedures can be used to melt fat, tighten skin, and trigger the body’s natural collagen production.

Radiofrequency skin treatments are often used to create a more even skin tone and texture giving you a more youthful appearance and results that gradually get better and better over time. Procedures that are based on stimulating collagen production are fantastic for individuals who are looking to achieve more immediate and gradual improvements that don’t require a return visit to the cosmetic clinic every couple of weeks. They can be used to both tackle existing visible wrinkles and to prevent them from forming in the first place by preventing the movements that lead to dynamic wrinkle production.

Combination approaches

Many non-surgical anti-wrinkle treatments can be combined together to target several issues at once or to produce even more impressive results that would be possible from one treatment alone.

This is one of the reasons that it is so important that you find and use a highly skilled cosmetic doctor when getting your anti-wrinkle treatments. They will be able to build and carry out a tailored treatment plans to address certain concerns whilst taking into account your skin type, quality, desires, and a number of other important factors.

The anti-wrinkle effects that can be achieved by a expert non-surgical cosmetic practitioner really are extraordinary.