Eating out of home

Find clear information about food businesses’ hygiene standards and advice on eating out for people with allergies to help you make an informed decision about where to eat

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Sometimes it’s great to let someone else do the cooking. But whether you’re picking up a sandwich for lunch or sitting down to a meal, it’s important to know the food you’re eating has been prepared to the standard required by law. Choosing where to eat can be fun, but make it a more informed choice by checking Food Hygiene Information Scheme ratings and looking out for Eat Safe Awards. 

We also have advice on eating out for people who have allergies.

Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS)

The Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) helps you choose where to eat out or buy food by giving you clear information about businesses’ food hygiene standards.

Find out more about FHIS
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Eat Safe Awards

The Eat Safe Awards provide an incentive to food businesses to strive for food hygiene and food safety management standards beyond those required by law.

Read more about the Eat Safe Awards
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Eating out with allergies

If you have a food allergy or intolerance, it’s important you have the information needed to make a safe food choice.

Get help with making safe food choices
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