Good news for food hygiene ratings in Carmarthenshire
More than two thirds of food businesses in Carmarthenshire have achieved the top rating of five for food hygiene standards. And more than 97 per cent have achieved a rating of 3-5. The good news has been reported to today’s (Monday) meeting of Carmarthenshire County Council’s environmental and public protection scrutiny committee. The council has also revealed the businesses that are performing poorly and have failed to respond to a council letter asking them to confirm their plans to become broadly compliant with the rules. Two businesses have now been removed from the list after making improvements. Food Hygiene Rating Scheme was set up in November 2013 and has ratings covering the level of current compliance with food hygiene and safety procedures, including food handling, cleanliness, layout, and how the business manages and records what it does to make sure food is safe. There are six different food hygiene ratings; these are 0 to 5. A rating of 5 is the highest rating and re...