A Daily Mail audit of Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene ratings revealed 3,600 outlets were so dirty they failed inspection. However, at the other end of the filthy scale, 31 councils didn't have a single outlet that failed a hygiene rating. Consumers are now far more aware of food hygiene ratings than ever before, Food Safety Consultancy UK. 'Mandatory display of food hygiene ratings in England would likely help address this by increasing transparency and encouraging operators to prioritise compliance. 'Food hygiene standards across the UK are very high.

Source: Daily Mail December 27, 2025 17:21 UTC