School Food-Safety Diary Record
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Audience
- Primary and secondary schools in England, including maintained and academy schools, with food operations using an SFBB diary or equivalent food-safety record.
- Jurisdiction
- england
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Use this record for relevant daily or operational food-safety checks, findings, corrective actions and completion information. It is intended for schools with food operations using the SFBB diary or an equivalent food-safety record.
Record details
School name
RequiredEnter the name of the school responsible for this record.
School name
Food operation or area
RequiredIdentify the kitchen, serving area, dining area or other food operation covered by this entry.
For example, main kitchen
Date of entry
RequiredEnter the date on which the check or observation was carried out.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Time of entry
RequiredEnter the time of the check or observation using the school's usual time format.
For example, 09:30
Person completing the entry
RequiredEnter the name of the person who carried out the check or made the observation.
Name
Type of food-safety record
RequiredSelect the type that best describes this entry.
Choose one
- Daily check
- Operational check
- Follow-up check
- Other food-safety record
- Other
If other, please specify
Number of checks or observations recorded
RequiredEnter the number of separate checks or observations covered by this entry.
Number
Minimum: 1 · Maximum: 1000
Checks and findings
Checks or observations carried out
RequiredDescribe what was checked or observed, including the relevant food-safety activity, equipment, area, process or record.
Describe the checks or observations
Finding status
RequiredSelect all statuses that apply to the checks or observations recorded.
Choose all that apply
- Satisfactory
- Issue identified
- Check or observation unable to be completed
- Requires further monitoring
- Other
If other, please specify
Findings and evidence
RequiredRecord the findings in enough detail to explain what was observed and any relevant result, condition or deviation.
Record findings
Issue or deviation details
RequiredIf an issue or deviation was identified, describe it. If no issue was identified, enter “None identified”.
Describe any issue or enter “None identified”
Corrective action and completion
Was corrective action required?
RequiredSelect the response that applies to this entry.
Choose one
- Yes
- No
- Not determined
Corrective action taken or required
RequiredDescribe any corrective action taken or required, including who is responsible and any follow-up needed. If none was required, enter “None required”.
Describe corrective action or enter “None required”
Corrective-action status
RequiredSelect the current status of any corrective action.
Choose one
- Not applicable
- Completed
- In progress
- Awaiting follow-up
- Escalated
- Other
If other, please specify
Corrective-action completion or review date
RequiredEnter the date on which the corrective action was completed or reviewed. If no corrective action was required, enter the date of the entry.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Follow-up or outstanding matters
RequiredRecord any follow-up, outstanding action, referral or review needed. If none is needed, enter “None”.
Record follow-up or enter “None”
Entry review confirmation
RequiredConfirm that the entry has been reviewed for completeness by the person responsible for the food-safety record.
- Tick when complete
Name of reviewer
RequiredEnter the name of the person who reviewed the entry.
Reviewer name
Record storage and inspection availability
Storage method for the completed record
RequiredState whether the completed record is stored electronically or as a printed copy, and identify the secure storage location. Completed SFBB diary pages should be stored safely until the next visit from a local-authority food-safety officer.
Choose one
- Electronic copy
- Printed copy
- Electronic and printed copies
Secure storage location
RequiredIdentify where the completed record is stored and how it can be located for the next applicable local-authority food-safety officer visit.
Storage location or electronic folder
Retention acknowledgement
RequiredAcknowledge that this completed record is intended to be kept safely until the next visit from a local-authority food-safety officer, where the SFBB diary or equivalent SFBB record applies.
- Tick when complete
Additional notes
RequiredAdd any other information relevant to this food-safety diary entry. If there are no additional notes, enter “None”.
Additional notes or enter “None”
