The food hygiene rating scheme
We operate the food standards agency’s food hygiene rating scheme. The scheme makes it easier for consumers to choose places with good hygiene standards when they eat out or shop for food.
Food businesses are given a hygiene rating following a food hygiene inspection. These ratings are published on the food standards agency's website. In addition, food businesses are provided with a sticker and certificate to display on their premises. Businesses are not obliged to display their sticker and certificate.
The food hygiene rating scheme has rules for: