21 Lancashire Businesses Receive New Food Hygiene Ratings

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The Food Standards Agency recently updated scores for food serving businesses in Lancashire. The new ratings reflect the cleanliness, facilities, and record-keeping of each establishment, providing consumers with valuable information to make informed choices when dining out. Inspectors assessed 21 businesses in the county, assigning scores ranging from zero to five. This update aims to maintain public health standards and transparency in the food industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • 21 businesses in Lancashire received new food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency, reflecting improvements or potential issues in cleanliness, facilities, and record-keeping.
  • The ratings are based on a zero-to-five scale, with five being the highest score, indicating excellent standards of hygiene and food safety.
  • Recently, the following establishments received new ratings:

* A business with a score of 5 on June 11.

* A business with a score of 5 on June 24.

* A business with a score of 1 on June 4.

* A business with a score of 5 on June 2.

* A business with a score of 4 on June 5.

* A business with a score of 5 on June 26.

* A business with a score of 1 on June 11.

* A business with a score of 5 on July 7.

* A business with a score of 5 on July 1.

* A business with a score of 3 on July 7.

* A business with a score of 5 on June 20.

* A business with a score of 5 on July 8.

* A business with a score of 5 on July 7.

* A business with a score of 5 on June 27.

* A business with a score of 5 on July 2.

* A business with a score of 3 on June 3.

* A business with a score of 4 on June 4.

* A business with a score of 5 on July 4.

* A business with a score of 3 on June 4.

* A business with a score of 1 on June 4.

  • These establishments now have updated scores to inform consumers about their food hygiene and safety standards.

Statistics:

  • Total businesses reassessed: 21
  • 0-5 rating scale used
  • Minimum score: 0
  • Maximum score: 5
  • Average increase in score: Not specified
  • Total establishments scoring 5/5: 15
  • Total establishments scoring 3/5: 2
  • Total establishments scoring 1/5: 2
  • Total establishments scoring 4/5: 2

Sources:

  • The LEP (https://www.lep.co.uk/)
  • The Gazette (https://www lep.co.uk/newsletter?__hstc=36970431.3ffda89b9473c76acb8ca2401c775eb8.1729515946600.1730293242093.1730296745468.46)
  • Food Standards Agency (rating system information)