Cafe & Coffee House Fire Risk Assessment
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Cafe Fire Risk Assessment — Quick Facts
- Property: Cafes, coffee houses, bistros, tea rooms, snack bars
- Service: Compare up to 3 quotes
- Indicative price: Smaller cafes start from £250
- Key issues: Coffee machines, kitchen equipment, extraction, seating areas, fire exits
- England & Wales: All non-domestic premises fall within the Fire Safety Order
- Scotland: Separate fire safety legislation applies
Do Cafes Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including cafes, coffee houses, bistros, tea rooms and snack bars. The responsible person must ensure fire safety risks are properly assessed and managed.
Cafes have specific risks from coffee machines, ovens, toasters, grills, and extraction systems – as well as the potential for crowded seating areas and narrow escape routes. A tailored fire risk assessment is essential to protect staff and customers.
Who Is Responsible for Fire Safety in a Cafe?
The responsible person is typically the owner, manager, employer, or occupier who has control of the premises. This includes independent cafe owners and franchise operators.
All staff should be trained in fire safety, including how to use fire extinguishers and evacuation procedures.
What Does a Cafe Fire Risk Assessment Cover?
A fire risk assessment for a cafe examines the premises, activities, people at risk, and fire precautions — with a strong focus on kitchen and equipment risks.
- Means of escape: routes, exits, signage and obstructions (including tables and chairs)
- Fire doors: condition and suitability
- Compartmentation: walls, floors and fire-resisting construction
- Detection and warning: fire alarm systems and staff alerting
- Emergency lighting: where required for safe evacuation
- Firefighting equipment: extinguishers and fire blankets, suitable for cooking oil and electrical fires
- Kitchen equipment: coffee machines, ovens, grills, microwaves and extraction systems
- Grease and extraction: duct cleaning, filters and fire suppression where required
- Electrical risks: portable appliance testing, extension leads and overloaded sockets
- Heating: heaters, gas supplies and heat-producing equipment
- People at risk: staff, customers, elderly, children and those with disabilities
- Management: training, fire drills, inspection records and emergency plans
Cafe Fire Risk Assessment Costs
Cafe fire risk assessment costs vary depending on the size, seating capacity, kitchen equipment, location and complexity of the premises.
As a guide, smaller cafes may start from around £250. Larger or more complex venues (e.g., with full commercial kitchens) may cost more.
FireRiskQuote allows you to compare up to three quotes from fire risk assessors, helping you compare both price and what is included.
How to Choose a Cafe Fire Risk Assessor
Experience with catering and hospitality premises is valuable when choosing an assessor.
Hospitality Experience
Choose an assessor who understands cafe layouts, kitchen equipment and fire risks in catering environments.
Qualifications
Look for relevant fire safety qualifications and professional registration (e.g., IFE, IFSM).
Insurance
Ensure appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Compare Quotes
Look beyond the headline price — compare what each quotation includes.
Information to Give a Cafe Fire Risk Assessor
- Property address or postcode
- Number of storeys and floor area
- Seating capacity and typical occupancy
- Number of staff and shift patterns
- Kitchen equipment details (coffee machines, ovens, grills, extractors)
- Age and construction type where known
- Fire alarm and detection details
- Fire door and compartmentation information
- Previous fire risk assessment
- Enforcement notices or outstanding actions
- Recent alterations or changes of use
How a Cafe Fire Risk Assessment Works
1. Tell Us About Your Cafe
Provide location, size, equipment and relevant details.
2. Compare Up to 3 Quotes
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3. Choose Your Assessor
Consider competence, experience, scope and price.
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Cafe Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
Do cafes need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including cafes, coffee houses, bistros and tea rooms. The responsible person must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out.
Who is responsible for fire safety in a cafe?
The responsible person is typically the owner, manager, employer, or occupier who has control of the premises. They must ensure fire safety duties are met.
How much does a cafe fire risk assessment cost?
Costs vary depending on size, seating capacity, kitchen equipment and complexity. As a guide, smaller cafes may start from around £250. Larger or more complex venues may cost more.
What does a cafe fire risk assessment include?
It covers means of escape, fire doors, detection and warning, kitchen fire safety, extraction and grease build-up, coffee machines and electricals, electrical risks, and management arrangements.
Can I compare more than one cafe fire risk assessment quote?
Yes. FireRiskQuote helps you submit your requirements and compare up to three quotes from assessors in the network, with no obligation.
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