FOOD hygiene ratings give a snapshot of an establishment’s standards at the time of an inspection - with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) saying it is the responsibility of businesses to comply with the agency’s standards at all times.
If hygiene is very good and the business fully complies with the law, five is the top of the scale and the highest score they can achieve.
They must do well in three areas - how hygienically the food is handled, the physical condition of the business and how the business manages ways of keeping food safe, such as processes, training and systems to ensure good hygiene is maintained.
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A zero indicates failures across all three areas.
If businesses are awarded a score lower than five, the local authority officer will explain what action they can take to improve.
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Businesses have to apply to be rated again prior to the next scheduled inspection, so even if the improvements are made, this may not be immediately reflected in their score, with many restaurants and takeaways currently waiting for fresh inspections which have been put on hold since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Firms in Wales and Northern Ireland are now legally required to display their ratings in a prominent place, such as the front door, entrance or window of the premises. Display became mandatory in Wales in November 2013 and in Northern Ireland in October 2016.
In England businesses are encouraged but not yet required by law to display their rating.
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