Scores on the Doors
Background
All catering businesses within the borough,
such as cafes, restaurants, schools, rest homes etc are assigned a
score based on a risk rating system and given a
star rating out of three once they have had a
formal food inspection. Current premises scores are available
here.
The aim of the scheme is:
- To provide information about the level of
compliance with hygiene legislation to consumers in a way that is
clear and easy to understand.
- To drive up public health standards by
encouraging businesses to comply with hygiene legislation
At the present time the scoring system in
Melton is a four tier system, allowing anything from zero to four
stars to be awarded (It is anticipated that a
national six tier system will be adopted towards the end
of 2010. For up to date information please see the
Food Standards Agency website)
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Good - Good level of legal compliance. Only
minor safety issues not addressed.
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Satisfactory - Mainly compliant with food
safety legislation. An understanding of food safety and standards
being maintained or being improved
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Poor - Some non compliance with food safety
legislation – more effort required.
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No stars
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Failing - A general failure to comply with
legal requirements. Little or no appreciation of food safety.
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How stars are awarded
The number of stars is determined at
inspection when the premises will be assessed against three
criteria:
· Food
hygiene practices
· Structure
and cleanliness
· Confidence
in management
For each of these three criteria a score is
awarded by the inspecting Officer and the total score determines
the number of stars.
A certificate is printed showing the number of
stars awarded and premises are invited to display this.
Scores are available for all assessed premises on
the Foodscores website.
Current scores for premises
Relevant information for premises within the
borough of Melton can be accessed by going to the Foodscores website.
Please note that this information is being continually updated and
the information relates to the last inspection carried out.
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