Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)

The Scheme has been running since 2011 and is run by the Food Standards Agency and local councils. It has been mandatrory since 2016 after new legislation came into force.

The FHRS tells customers how clean and safe a food business is. After an inspection, the business is given a rating from 0 to 5:

• 0 means urgent improvements are needed.
• 5 means the premises are very good.

The scheme helps customers choose where to eat or shop and it encourages businesses to keep high hygiene standards.

• You MUST display your food hygiene rating at every public entrance to your premises.
• You MUST tell customers your rating if they ask, whether in person, by phone or in any other way.

Check the rating of a food business 

Contact Details

T: 0330 137 4024
E: [email protected]