Guidance

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

The scheme helps you choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving you clear information about businesses’ hygiene standards. We run the scheme in partnership with local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

• From: Food Standards Agency
• Published: 14 December 2017
• Last updated: 30 June 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

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The scheme helps you choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving you clear information about businesses’ hygiene standards. We run the scheme in partnership with local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Published 14 December 2017

Last updated 30 June 2026 — Show all updates

1. 30 June 2026

   Fixed broken links to food hygiene rating site.

2. 14 December 2017

   Added translation