Hospitality compliance quick check
Run through each check below to confirm your hospitality business meets its core regulatory obligations. Follow any signpost where you need to act.
Alcohol licensing requirements
Premises licence, personal licence, DPS, and annual fee obligations
Music and entertainment licensing
TheMusicLicence (PPL PRS) renewal and entertainment deregulation rules
Food safety and hygiene requirements
HACCP system, allergen information, Natasha's Law, and food hygiene ratings
Health, safety and fire for hospitality
Fire risk assessment, H&S duties, and insurance requirements for hospitality venues
Commercial kitchen safety
Gas safety certificates, ventilation interlocks, carbon monoxide detectors, and legionella prevention
Right to work checks for hospitality
Three-step check process, online service, repeat checks, and penalty avoidance
Tipping law compliance
Written tipping policy, fair distribution, tronc schemes, and the Employment Rights Act 2025 tipping changes expected from October 2026 (consult workers before setting your policy, written summary, 3-yearly review)
NMW and pay compliance
Minimum wage rates, accommodation offset, tips exclusion, and unpaid trial shift rules
Hospitality annual compliance checklist
Full checklist covering licensing, food safety, fire, employment, and operational compliance