Eateries across the country are subject to inspection by food safety officers from the local authority, who visit businesses to check if it follows food hygiene laws, so the food is safe to eat.
The Food Standards Agency carries out inspections and rates the observed hygiene standards on a scale from zero to five.
Inspectors check the following three elements:
How hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored
The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, and other facilities
How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe and so that the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future.
What do the numbers mean?
Zero – Urgent improvement necessary.
One – Major improvements necessary.
Two – Improvements necessary.
Three – Generally Satisfactory.
Four – Good on assessment.
Five – Seen as very good.
5. Feeds & Shakes
Feeds & Shakes at 24, 24-26 Albion Street, Castleford; rated 3 on July 16. Photo: s
6. Hannah's Big Bites
Hannah's Big Bites at 63 Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall; rated 2 on July 16. Photo: s
7. Damelio
Damelio at 22 Wood Street, Wakefield, was given the score of 1 after assessment on July 17. Photo: s
8. Annie's Fish Shop, a takeaway at 515 Leeds Road, Wakefield was given the score after assessment on July 22
Annie's Fish Shop, a takeaway at 515 Leeds Road, Wakefield was given a score of one after assessment on July 22. Photo: s