DCC quick on foodhygiene uptake

DERRY City Council is among the first in the UK to roll out a major nationwide scheme designed to inform people about the food hygiene ratings of local food outlets.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Jun 2011, 11:08 BST

The new Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) rates the food hygiene standards of local businesses where people can eat or buy food, from cafes and restaurants to supermarkets and delis.

Consumers can check out these ratings at www.food.gov.uk/ratings or simply look out for the striking green and black stickers and certificates inside food businesses.

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Genevieve McWilliams, Senior Environmental Health Officer with Derry City Council advised: “The interest from food businesses in the Derry City Council area has been exceptional with the vast majority of rated premises getting either the top rating or four out of five.

“Our local food businesses understand that getting a good food hygiene rating is going to be good for business.”

The new Food Hygiene Rating Scheme goes live in participating councils across Northern Ireland from June 6 2011. Anyone wanting to find out more about the scheme or check out food hygiene ratings can log on to www.food.gov.uk/ratings.

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