Rating: Very Good
374,037 establishments with this rating
What Does Food Hygiene Rating 5 Mean?
A food hygiene rating of 5 means Very Good. This is the highest rating a food business can receive under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS). It indicates that the establishment was found to have very good hygiene practices at the time of inspection.
Businesses rated 5 demonstrate excellent standards across all three areas assessed by food safety officers: hygienic food handling (including preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling, and storage), the physical condition of the building (cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, and pest control), and how the business manages food safety (training, record-keeping, and safety systems).
What Inspectors Look For
To achieve a rating of 5, a business typically receives very low penalty scores across all three inspection categories — usually 0–5 points for each area, where lower scores indicate better compliance. This is the rating the vast majority of UK food businesses achieve.
What percentage of UK food businesses have a rating of 5?
Approximately 69% of all rated food businesses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good), making it by far the most common rating.
How do you get a 5 star food hygiene rating?
To get a 5 star food hygiene rating, a business must demonstrate excellent food handling practices, maintain clean and well-maintained premises, and have robust food safety management systems in place. All three inspection areas must score well, typically 0-5 penalty points each.