Fire Risk Assessments For Cafés
Require a Fire Risk Assessment For Your Café in Yorkshire?
Running a café comes with significant fire risks, from commercial kitchens and electrical equipment to high customer footfall and frequent staff turnover.
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we provide professional fire risk assessments for cafés, as well as restaurants and a wide range of commercial premises across Yorkshire.
Our comprehensive assessments help you remain fully compliant with current fire safety legislation, protect your staff and customers, and reduce the risk of costly disruption — or, in the worst cases, catastrophic loss.
Whether you operate a small independent café or a busy high-street venue, our experienced assessors will ensure your premises meet all legal fire safety requirements.
Get a free, no-obligation quote today by calling 0113 418 2911 or completing our online contact form.
Legal Requirements For Cafés
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all cafés are legally required to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place.
This applies whether you:
Operate a café with a commercial kitchen
Run a small independent coffee shop
Provide seating for customers
Employ staff, including part-time or casual workers
The legal responsibility rests with the Responsible Person (RP), typically the building owner, business owner, operator, or manager, who must ensure appropriate fire safety measures are in place and maintained.
Where cafés operate within shared or multi-occupied buildings, the Responsible Person must also consider communal areas and shared escape routes.
Fire Risk Assessment Reviews
Once a professional fire risk assessment has been completed for your premises, it is essential that the assessment is kept under regular review, particularly following any significant changes to staffing, processes, or the structure of the building.
While the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 does not specify how often a fire risk assessment must be reviewed, annual reviews are widely regarded as best practice.
A review should also be carried out whenever new equipment is introduced, refurbishment works take place, or the layout of the premises is altered.
We also offer fire risk assessment review services for cafés that already have documentation in place but require updating to ensure ongoing compliance.
Why Absolute Health Fire Safety?
Absolute Health Fire Safety provides professional fire risk assessments for cafés, restaurants, and bars across Yorkshire. As a proud, local, and trusted fire risk assessor, we ensure your café complies with UK fire safety regulations, giving you complete peace of mind.
We regularly carry out fire risk assessments in Wakefield, Bradford, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Halifax, Leeds, York, and surrounding areas. Our expert team specialises in comprehensive assessments, and can also provide fire safety training. With over 50 five-star Google reviews, our clients consistently praise our professionalism, attention to detail, and expert service.
Request a free, no-obligation quote today by calling 0113 418 2911 or completing our online contact form.
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Cafe Fire Risk Assessments - FAQs
The cost of a fire risk assessment for your café will depend on the size, layout, and specific requirements of your premises.
You can visit our Fire Risk Assessment Costs page for full details, or take a look at the approximate breakdown below:
- Buildings up to 2,000 ft² – £250
- Buildings between 2,000 ft² and 5,000 ft² – £300
- Buildings between 5,000 ft² and 10,000 ft² – £350
- Buildings over 10,000 ft² – Request a free quotation
Absolutely. As noted above, under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every café is legally required to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in prosecution, substantial fines, operational disruption, or even business closure.
Yes, of course. Our local and trusted team provide fire risk assessment review services for cafés that already have documentation but need updating to reflect changes in the premises or staff. Contact us today to learn more or receive expert advice.
A comprehensive fire risk assessment from Absolute Health Fire Safety identifies fire hazards and potential dangers, prioritising them appropriately. It also evaluates emergency escape routes, fire detection and extinguishing systems, as well as staff training and occupancy levels to minimise risk to employees, customers, and visitors.
Great question. In addition to providing comprehensive fire risk assessments across Yorkshire, we also offer fire safety awareness training and fire warden training. This training ensures that all staff understand emergency procedures and know how to use the appropriate fire safety equipment effectively in the event of a fire.