Strive for Five

All food businesses are given a food hygiene rating. The ratings range between between 0 (urgent improvement necessary) and 5 (very good). 

These ratings are given under the Food Standard Agency’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, following each food hygiene inspection.

A good food hygiene rating can help attract new customers, drive sales and motivate staff to continue striving for excellence.

Strive for 5 is designed to put you in the best position to meet legal requirements and achieve the top food hygiene rating to put you ahead of the competition. 

The product is ideal for new food businesses who want to start on the right track or for established businesses who want to improve their current rating.

Cost

The Business Development team can provide this service, including a Safer Food Better Business pack for £300.00 (vat exempt).

Next steps

Once you have registered:

• an officer will contact you to arrange a 2 hour visit to your premises at a time convenient for you
• a hard copy of Safer Food Better Business and coaching on how to use it
• a walk around/inspection of your premises, highlighting areas where change/improvement is required
• temperature checks will take place
• cleanliness checks using ATP testing techniques will take place
• an audit and review of your food safety management system will be actioned
• a closing meeting will then take place

You will receive a full written report highlighting areas of good practice and where improvements are required. 

The report will also indicate what your rating score would be and what needs to be done to improve it.
 

Last updated 28 November 2024