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The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is led by the government in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It’s there to make sure that cafes, food stalls, takeaways, restaurants, and so on, are preparing food in sanitary, and safe conditions – thus protecting the public and their business.
There are a handful of businesses where you might eat or buy food that are not given food hygiene ratings – these premises are classed as exempt. Exempt businesses are still inspected by local food safety officers to make sure they are up to par, however, they are not given a rating. They are exempt because they don’t solely provide food, which means they are at a smaller risk to the general public.
The list of exempt premises
Newsagents and corner shops.
Chemists
Visitor Centres
Museums
Childminders and other businesses who offer an at home service.
If your business is not exempt
If your business is one that does need a rating then look no further. Whether you are new to the food industry, preparing for your first food hygiene inspection, or trying to boost a past food hygiene rating – it shows how serious you are about your business and the service you provide. Here are some tips on how to achieve a 5-star food hygiene rating. Futhermore, in this blog post we explain what the different food hygiene ratings really mean.
Further your food hygiene and safety knowledge
We have a variety of different courses that can be done online, and in minutes. All UK regulations, guidelines, and best practices have been followed to create our course content that works directly to educate learners, allowing them to fulfill their job roles safely and legally. When put into practice, the material in this course can help businesses achieve and sustain a high food hygiene rating for your business. All courses are fully accredited by The CPD Group.
Visit essentialfoodhygiene.co.uk to find out more.
