Food Hygiene Ratings in ME16

The ME16 postcode area has 147 registered food businesses with an average food hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5. 96% of food businesses in ME16 hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5), and 21 hold the top rating of 5 (Very Good). ME16 is one of the higher-rated postcode areas for food hygiene in the UK, with the majority of businesses meeting or exceeding the expected standards. 1 business in ME16 currently holds a rating of 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary), meaning serious hygiene failures were found at the time of the last inspection. Food hygiene ratings are awarded by the local authority based on inspections carried out by environmental health officers. The rating reflects standards of food handling, the condition of the premises, and how well food safety is managed at the time of the inspection. Ratings range from 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary) to 5 (Very Good). Businesses can request a re-inspection if they believe their standards have improved since the last visit.