Food establishments

Food businesses which did not receive a food hygiene rating of '5 - very good' can request a re-rating inspection to get a new rating.

You can request a re-rating inspection only if you have accepted the rating and once you have made all the necessary hygiene improvements identified at the last inspection: 

• a re-rating inspection can be requested at any time. There is a charge of £211 per re-rating inspection, payable by credit or debit card
• you will need to tell us about the improvements you have made or upload supporting evidence such as photos - if you do not provide this information we may decline your application and refund your payment

• we will carry out the unannounced re-rating inspection within three months of your application and payment
• you will given a new food hygiene rating based on the level of compliance found at the time of the re-rating inspection. Your rating could go up, down or remain the same
• there is no limit on the number of re-rating inspection applications which can be made

Please do not apply for a re-rating inspection until you have made all of the necessary improvements.