Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5
This course is intended to give you an overview of how the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works, what the scoring criteria are and how these are assessed by the inspectors, the appeals process, the Safer Food Better Business management system, E-Coli and concludes with some practical advice for ensuring your premises gets the best score possible.
Course Overview
Understanding the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
The National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) was introduced by the Food Standards Agency in December 2008 and is now implemented across Wales, Northern Ireland, and 99% of England.
The scheme is designed to help consumers make informed choices about where they eat and buy food. In practice, businesses that are broadly compliant with food safety laws and effectively managing food risks typically receive a rating of three, while those demonstrating excellent standards can achieve a rating of four or five. However, any significant lapses in compliance can have a major impact on the final rating.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of how the FHRS works, including:
How food hygiene ratings are determined
The key scoring criteria and how inspectors assess them
The appeals process
The Safer Food, Better Business management system
Best practices for managing E. coli risks
Practical steps to help your business achieve the best possible rating
By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to improve your food hygiene standards and work towards a top rating.
Please note: Completing this course does not guarantee a 5-star rating. We cannot accept liability for lower ratings issued following inspection.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Identify Food Hygiene ratings and understand what they mean.
• Define the scoring criteria and how decisions on the final score are made.
• State how scores can be appealed.
• Understand how to apply Safer Food, Better Business to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Recognise the contents of good Hygiene and cleaning structures for your business.
Who is this course for
Those working in the catering and hospitality industry who are looking to achieve a level 5 food hygiene rating.
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Discover more courses in our Hospitality and Catering suite to support your continued learning.
Accredited by
CPD, IIRSM, Institute of Hospitality & IOSH Approved
Course Cost
£25 +VAT