Food Hygiene Ratings in SM6

The SM6 postcode area has 208 registered food businesses with an average food hygiene rating of 4.1 out of 5. 79% of food businesses in SM6 hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5), and 16 hold the top rating of 5 (Very Good). Overall, SM6 maintains reasonable food hygiene standards, though some businesses could improve their rating. 1 business in SM6 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.