Ratings and awards

Information for business about Food Hygiene Information Scheme and Eat Safe Awards

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Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) and Eat Safe Awards

Both the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) and the Eat Safe Award give clear information about how clean and safe food businesses are. This helps people choose where to eat or buy food with confidence.

We run both schemes in partnership with local authorities in Scotland. Food businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are assessed by the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. This is run by the Food Standards Agency, in partnership with local authorities. 

How do the schemes operate together?

FHIS checks if a business meets the basic legal standards for food hygiene. 

The Eat Safe Award goes a step further - it recognises businesses that go above and beyond those legal requirements.

Food Hygiene Information Scheme

The Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) effectively 'opens the door' to the kitchen or food areas. The inspection checks that your business complies with food hygiene law and that food is safe to eat. 

Information about FHIS
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Eat Safe Award

The Eat Safe Award provides people with a recognisable sign of excellence in food hygiene standards.

Businesses are assessed for the Award during their scheduled inspections.

Information about the Eat Safe award
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