Who is it for and exempts

Who is it for and exempts

Only food businesses which supply or sell to the public are subject to the food hygiene rating, such as

• restaurants, pubs and cafes
• takeaways, food vans and stalls
• canteens and hotels
• supermarkets and other food shops
• schools, hospitals and care homes

There are some exempt businesses which are inspected by the local authority food safety officer but are not given a food hygiene rating:

• businesses that are low-risk to public health, for example, newsagents, chemist shops or visitor centres selling pre-wrapped goods that do not require refrigeration
• childminders and businesses that offer caring services at home