Our investigation of latest Food Standards Agency (FSA) reports found 5,022 outlets fell below minimum hygiene standards out of a total 139,593. At the other end of the scale, 19 councils in the UK didn't have a single restaurant that failed a hygiene rating. But consumers are also now far more aware of food hygiene ratings than ever before, according to experts at 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 January 03, 2026 13:51 UTC