There are two main rating schemes in the UK. Find out more below.
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is designed to allow customers quickly and easily know what the standards of food hygiene are at any place they may choose to eat. It is operated by the Local Authorities covering the whole of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to a consistent standard set by the Food Standards Agency.
The Food Hygiene Information Scheme is designed to allow customers quickly and easily know what the standards of food hygiene are at any place they may choose to eat. It is operated throughout all of Scotland, to a consistent standard set by the Food Standards Agency Scotland.