New Food Hygiene Ratings Revealed for 21 Businesses in Lancashire

The Food Standards Agency has issued new hygiene ratings for 21 businesses in Lancashire, with five establishments receiving a perfect score of 5. These ratings are based on the cleanliness, condition of facilities, and record-keeping of each business. The highest-rated businesses were those that demonstrated excellent practices in maintaining a clean and safe environment for customers.

Key Takeaways:

• 21 businesses in Lancashire were re-scored by the Food Standards Agency, with new ratings revealed.
• 5 businesses received a perfect score of 5, indicating excellent hygiene practices.
• 4 businesses received a score of 4, indicating good hygiene practices, but room for improvement.
• 3 businesses received a score of 3, indicating satisfactory hygiene practices, but some concerns.
• 9 businesses received a score of 2, indicating poor hygiene practices and significant concerns.
• The Food Standards Agency scores food serving businesses from 0 to 5 based on hygiene, facilities, and record-keeping.
• Businesses with a lower score are likely to receive visits from inspectors to ensure they address the issues.

Statistics:

• 21 businesses were re-scored by the Food Standards Agency.
• 5 businesses received a perfect score of 5.
• 4 businesses received a score of 4.
• 3 businesses received a score of 3.
• 9 businesses received a score of 2.

Sources:

• "21 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new food hygiene ratings" by Lancashire Post (https://www.lancashirepost.com/news/food/19257341.21-lancashire-pubs-restaurants-takeaways-food-hygiene-ratings/)