Food Hygiene Ratings Explained

Understand how food hygiene ratings work across the UK: what inspectors look at, what each rating means, the rules on displaying ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Scotland’s separate scheme, and the safeguards available to businesses, including appeals, the right to reply and re-rating visits.

This course gives general information about food hygiene rating schemes. Procedures, forms and fees are set by the FSA, Food Standards Scotland and local authorities and can change, so always check current guidance and contact your local authority food safety team for advice about your business.