Health and Hygiene
At R. J. Trevarthen Ltd, the health and safety of our customers, staff, and partners remains a top priority. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have maintained enhanced hygiene practices and continue to follow current food safety guidance and best practice across our business.
Below is a summary of frequently asked questions and an overview of the measures we currently have in place.
Food and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Current scientific evidence indicates that food is not considered a significant route of transmission for respiratory viruses such as COVID-19. Nevertheless, maintaining excellent food hygiene remains essential for overall food safety.
When handling or preparing food, we follow established best practices including:
- Thorough handwashing
- Proper cooking of meat products
- Preventing cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods
- Maintaining clean preparation environments
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Health & Hygiene Standards
At R. J. Trevarthen Ltd, we take health & hygiene very seriously. Our staff have all gone through the required food hygiene training. Additionally, our site cleaning and hygiene standards are extremely high and are monitored both internally and externally on a regular basis. Adhering to the high standards of our industry, our rigorous food hygiene routine includes continual sanitisation of food contact and hand touched surfaces, throughout the whole site.
Ongoing Health & Safety Measures
The lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped strengthen our overall health and hygiene procedures. We continue to maintain enhanced standards designed to minimise the risk of illness within the workplace.
Current measures include:
- Increased cleaning frequency throughout the site
- Ready access to hand sanitiser in key areas
- Clear hygiene signage and staff guidance
- PPE availability where appropriate
- Controlled access to operational areas
Staff are encouraged to follow good respiratory hygiene practices and remain mindful of workplace health guidance.
Staff Health & Monitoring
Our employees follow the latest health guidance from the UK Government and NHS regarding illness prevention and workplace safety.
If a staff member feels unwell or develops symptoms of illness, they are required to stay away from the workplace until it is safe for them to return. Return-to-work procedures ensure staff are fit to resume their duties without risk to colleagues or food safety standards. Staffing levels are monitored closely to ensure safe and consistent operations.
Workplace Hygiene Procedures
Personal hygiene is a fundamental part of our food safety system.
Our staff follow strict hygiene procedures including:
- Regular hand washing
- Use of sanitising stations located throughout the site
- Maintaining clean workspaces and equipment
- Following all food safety and hygiene policies
High-touch areas such as door handles, handrails, taps, telephones, and keyboards are cleaned and sanitised regularly across both production and office areas.
Access To Sites
Visitors, contractors, and other essential personnel may be required to follow site hygiene procedures when entering operational areas. This may include sanitising hands and following relevant safety guidance.
Collection & Delivery Options
For customers who prefer convenient ordering, we offer both Click & Collect and Click & Deliver services.
Orders can be placed by phone or email, and our team will prepare your order fresh in our clean, temperature-controlled production environment.
Local deliveries are handled professionally and efficiently, with care taken to ensure a smooth and convenient service for our customers.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on 01326 377081 and our team will be happy to help.