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Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)

The National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) was launched in Wiltshire in 2012. The scheme helps consumers choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving consumers clear information about businesses' hygiene standards. We operate the scheme in partnership with the Food Standards Agency.

Ratings are determined at routine inspections by food safety officers. The hygiene standards found at these inspections are rated on a scale ranging from zero at the bottom (which means 'urgent improvement necessary') to a top rating of five ('very good').

These ratings are available here: Food Standards Agency: Food hygiene ratings (opens new window).

Following an inspection, food businesses are provided with a sticker showing their rating. There are no legal requirements to display the sticker at the entrance to the premises, but businesses are encouraged to do so as this will mean customers can easily see them and decide where to eat.

Forms

Food Hygiene Appeal form (PDF) [217KB] (opens new window)

Re-rating visit request form (PDF) [147KB] (opens new window)

Right to reply form (PDF) [150KB] (opens new window)

Publishing the rating early - see the 'Publishing the rating early' section on Food Standards Agency  Business safeguards explained (opens new window)

If you are unable to download this application form/document or require a paper version please contact us on 0300 456 0107 or email at publicprotectionwest@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window) and we will  contact you to assist you with your application.

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