Heartbeat Awards In East Northamptonshire
The Northamptonshire Heartbeat Award is a nationally accredited award achieved by caterers who show continued commitment to customers by providing healthier food choices in a healthier environment.
The UK has one of the highest rates of heart disease and the most rapidly increasing rates of obesity in Europe. Eating a well balanced, healthier diet, inside and outside the home, will contribute towards better heart health and help to reduce the risk of ill health. Eating out in an establishment with a Heartbeat Award will assist you in making healthy choices.
In order to gain the award, caterers must adopt healthier food preparation methods and offer healthy options on the menu. High standards of hygiene also have to be maintained.
- Have at least a 3 hygiene rating for food hygiene under the Food Hygiene Rating scheme
- Comply with the appropriate nutritional assessment criteria*
- Show basic allergy awareness
- Have a simple Heartbeat self-audit process