City takeaway handed zero food hygiene rating in Derby
The Derby takeaway received a new zero rating for food hygiene, highlighting areas for urgent improvement.
A Derby takeaway has been handed a new zero food hygiene rating in the latest rankings.
City Pizza & Kebabs, at 71 Wardwick, Derby has been given a score of zero on August 18.
It is one of two new food hygiene ratings on the Food Standards Agency’s website.
Another eatery inspected is Oriental Inn, at 119 Dale Road, Spondon, Derby, which was handed a one-out-of-five rating after assessment on August 18.
It means that of Derby's 268 takeaways with ratings, 136 (51%) have ratings of five and just three have zero ratings.
The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online.
What is the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Food hygiene 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.
Venues are marked on a number of factors including handling, storage and preparation of food, cleanliness of facilities and how food safety is managed.
The food hygiene rating scheme does not provide information on the quality of the food, customer service, culinary skill, presentation or comfort.
5 hygiene standards are very good
4 hygiene standards are good
3 hygiene standards are generally satisfactory
2 some improvement is necessary
1 major improvement is necessary
0 urgent improvement is required