Food Safety
Hygiene and Structure
These elements of the rating relate to how well the premises
were complying with food hygiene legislation and best practice.
Each premises is scored twice. One score is given for compliance
with structural requirements that includes cleaning. A second score
is given for compliance with hygiene requirements which relates
mainly to food handling practices.
The food hygiene and safety procedures and the structure of the
premises should be assessed separately using the
scoring system below.
The score should reflect compliance observed during the inspection
according
to the guidance set out below. Adherence to any relevant UK or EU
Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice should be considered when
assessing
compliance.
Guidance on the Scoring System
|
25 |
Almost total non-compliance with statutory
obligations. |
|
20 |
General failure to satisfy statutory obligations – standards
generally low. |
|
15 |
Some major non-compliance with statutory obligations – more
effort
required to prevent fall in standards. |
|
10 |
Some non-compliance with statutory obligations and industry
codes of recommended practice. The premises are in the top 50 per
cent of premises and standards are being maintained or
improved. |
|
5 |
High standard of compliance with statutory obligations and
industry codes of recommended practice, minor contraventions of
food hygiene regulations. Some minor non-compliance with statutory
obligations and industry codes of recommended
practice. |
|
0 |
High standard of compliance with statutory obligations and
industry codes of recommended practice; conforms to accepted good
practices in the trade. |
