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Food hygiene ratings

Most, but not all, food businesses get a food hygiene rating.

Ratings are allocated by inspectors following their inspection of the business.

Ratings range from 0 to 5, with 5 being the best.

• 5 = very good
• 4 = good
• 3 = generally satisfactory
• 2 = improvement necessary 
• 1 = major improvement necessary 
• 0 = urgent improvement necessary 

Once we've inspected your premises, we'll give you a sticker stating your food hygiene rating.

You should display this where customers can see it before they come into your premises, ideally in a window.

View your food rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Contact us if you need advice on improving your food hygiene rating.