Why ShelfSafe
Most small food businesses lose money they can't see.
It goes in the bin, sits on the shelves and disappears in wasted time. Waste is more than food in the bin. It's extra stock, lost time and wasted space. I help owners spot it and cut it with simple steps.
Less waste, smarter ordering
Know what to buy, how much to keep and when to reorder.
Ready for your next FSA inspection
Records, checks and staff tips that stand up to an inspector.
Local and practical
No jargon, no big-firm prices, at a time that suits you.
Services & prices
Four simple packages
Most clients start with the Health Check, then move to a monthly plan.
Waste & Stock Health Check
- Full stock count and waste review
- Stock value and weekly waste in £
- Order levels for your top 20 items
- One-page report with 5 quick fixes
Inspection-Ready Pack
- Practice FSA inspection on the three rated areas
- Red / amber / green action list
- Food safety records sorted
- Follow-up visit after two weeks
Monthly Stock Control
- Monthly recount and usage check
- Order list for each supplier
- Waste tracked month by month
- WhatsApp support between visits
Monthly Stock + Compliance
- Everything in Monthly Stock Control
- Monthly check of your food safety records
- Spot check and staff refresher
- FSA inspection-readiness score
Monthly plans have a 3-month minimum. ShelfSafe gives advice and checks; ratings are given only by your local council's food safety officer.
How it works
Three easy steps
Call or WhatsApp
Tell me what worries you most: waste, ordering or your next FSA inspection.
I visit
At a quiet time you choose, usually about 2 hours, working around your team.
You save
A clear report and practical fixes within 48 hours.
About
Hi, I'm Sam Ouattara.
I spent 22 years running food and drink warehouse operations for a major UK operator: temperature-controlled stock, stock rotation, supplier deliveries and teams of up to 24 people. I also trained and assessed warehouse staff to NVQ level.
Now I bring that experience to independent food businesses across North London, as a fresh pair of eyes that asks: why is it done this way, and could it be simpler?
Waste is more than food in the bin. It's extra stock, lost time and wasted space.
Let's find the money you're losing.
Serving cafés, takeaways, restaurants and food shops across North London.