THERE are new names on the list of Worcester food businesses that have received a five star food hygiene ratings from health inspectors.
Ratings are judged by Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspectors over the standards in the handling of food, how food is stored, how food is prepared, cleanliness of facilities and pest control, how food safety is managed and evidence staff know about food safety.
New five-star Worcester businesses to make the list, and the date they were inspected, are:
Cafe Afloat, Diglis Basin Marina, Diglis Road (May 6)
Dominos, St John's (April 30)
Sushi Daily At Waitrose, London Road (April 23)
A number of businesses across the area already have the highest rating from their inspections in recent years, with a full list on the FSA website food.gov.uk.
All information published is based on results on the FSA website and is correct as of April 29, 2021, with inspections listed as the latest carried out.
A FSA spokesman said: “Ratings are a snapshot of the standards of food hygiene found at the time of inspection.
"It is the responsibility of the business to comply with food hygiene law at all times.”
If managers disagree with a rating, or believe their business has been upgraded since receiving the rating listed on the FSA website, they should contact the FSA directly.
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