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Step 1: Understand what food hygiene ratings mean

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Every food business in Wales that handles, prepares, or stores food is inspected by its local authority and given a rating from 0 to 5. The rating reflects hygiene standards at the time of inspection, covering food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how the business manages food safety. Knowing what each rating level means helps you understand where your business stands and what inspectors look for.

Mandatory food hygiene rating display in Wales

How the rating scheme works under the Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Act 2013, what inspectors assess, and what each rating level means.

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