New food hygiene ratings for 13 businesses in Worcester
THIRTEEN businesses have received new food hygiene ratings in March and April.
The Food Standard Agency and Worcestershire Regulatory Services carry out hygiene inspections to ensure that businesses are following the law and to ensure that food is safe to eat.
The highest rating a business can receive is a 5 which means the hygiene standards are very good. The worst rating is a 0 which means urgent improvement is needed.
During an inspection, three things will be checked to ensure that standards are kept. These are:
How food is hygienically handled through preparations, cooking and storage
The physical conditions of the business such as cleanliness, layout and ventilation
The processes, training and systems in place to make sure businesses manage food safely
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings provided to restaurants, takeaways and pubs across the city:
Last inspection: March 6
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Generally satisfactory
Overall rating: 4 (Good)
Last inspection: March 12
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: March 12
Hygienic food handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: March 12
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: March 13
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: March 19
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: March 21
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
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Last inspection: April 2
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: April 8
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: April 8
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: April 15
Hygienic food handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition: Very good
Management of food safety: Good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: April 23
Hygienic food handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition: Very good
Management of food safety: Very good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
Last inspection: April 25
Hygienic food handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition: Very good
Management of food safety: Very good
Overall rating: 5 (Very good)
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