Running a food business

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) helps consumers choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving clear information about a business’s hygiene standards. 

As part of regular food hygiene inspections, some businesses may be awarded a food hygiene rating from 5 to 0, which can be displayed at their premises and online.

• 5 – hygiene standards are very good
• 4 – hygiene standards are good
• 3 – hygiene standards are generally satisfactory
• 2 – some improvement is necessary
• 1 – major improvement is necessary
• 0 – urgent improvement is required

Check the current food hygiene rating of a food business