Food Hygiene Rating Improvement
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
- The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme gives food businesses a rating from 0 to 5 based on the hygiene standards found during an inspection.
- A higher rating helps build customer confidence, protect your reputation and demonstrate your commitment to food safety.
- 5 – Very Good
4 – Good
3 – Generally Satisfactory
2 – Improvement Necessary
1 – Major Improvement Necessary
0 – Urgent Improvement Required
What Inspectors Assess
Environmental Health Officers assess how safely food is handled, prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled and stored.
They also review:
- Kitchen cleanliness and condition
- Equipment and facilities
- Pest control procedures
- Staff training
- HACCP documentation
- Temperature records
- Food safety management systems
How We Help Improve Your Rating
KRC Consultancy provides practical support to identify weaknesses and improve standards before an inspection.
Our support includes:
- Pre-inspection audits
- Corrective action plans
- HACCP reviews
- Food hygiene training
- Documentation support
- Kitchen hygiene assessments
- Inspection preparation
- Ongoing compliance guidance
We help businesses understand what needs to improve and develop practical systems that can be maintained every day.