The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is a partnership between the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and local authorities.
The Three Pillars of Inspection
During an inspection, a food safety officer checks three key areas to determine the rating:
- Hygienic Food Handling: How food is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled, and stored.
- Cleanliness and Condition of Facilities: The layout, lighting, ventilation, and pest control of the building.
- Management of Food Safety: The system or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat.
What the Scores Mean
5
Very Good
Standards are very high.
4
Good
Standards are good.
3
Generally Satisfactory
Standards are acceptable.
2
Improvement Necessary
Standards are below par.
1
Major Improvement Necessary
Serious failures identified.
0
Urgent Improvement Necessary
Critical safety risks found.
Data Source
Our website synchronizes data directly from the FSA's public API. We do not modify scores or influence inspection results. The date of inspection is always displayed alongside the rating to ensure transparency.