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
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.
When eating out, young children (under the age of 5), pregnant people, older adults (aged 65 years and over), and those with an underlying health condition (for example, cancer, diabetes, HIV, liver or kidney disease) or taking certain medications, such as immunosuppressants or proton pump inhibitors, should ensure any eggs they eat are thoroughly cooked.
This is because if you’re eating eggs or food that is made with fresh eggs outside of the home, these eggs may not carry the British Lion mark or be Laid in Britain assured.
If you're preparing eggs at home, our guidance has not changed. Read our advice on cooking food safely.
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.
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.
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, it’s important you have the information needed to make a safe food choice.
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