Food hygiene ratings are a system used in the UK to inform consumers about the hygiene standards of food businesses, from restaurants to shops.
The ratings, ranging from 0 to 5, are awarded based on inspections by local authority food safety officers and are displayed on stickers at the business and online.
These ratings help consumers make informed choices about where to eat or shop for food.
We have had a look through the ratings given in March and April this year and the good news there are plenty of establishments that have been given five stars, but there is one that has received a 1 star rating.
You can search for a particular establishment at https://ratings.food.gov.uk/.
1. A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
The good news is that they all received the highest score – a five-star award. Photo: Victoria Jones
2. Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy
Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley Lane, Pound Hill Last inspection: 12 May 2026 5 star rating Photo: Google
3. La Bobita
14 Church Walk, Northgate Last inspection: 5 May 2026 5 star rating Photo: Google
4. Creams Time
Private address: Registered with Crawley local authority Last inspection: 19 June 2026 5 star rating Photo: Creams Time