Consumer food safety and standards

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme – information for consumers

We issue Food Hygiene Ratings to local food businesses as part of the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Businesses are given a food hygiene rating from 5 to 0, with 5 being the best rating. The rating is posted online and may also be displayed at the premises, so you can make a more informed choice about where to buy and eat food.

For more information on food ratings and to search for a food hygiene rating for a business check the Food Standards Agency website.

If you have concerns about a food business or food purchased in Poole, please let us know by reporting a food problem.