Zero food hygiene rating for Derby takeaway, food inspectors say 'major improvement required'
The Normanton takeaway has been handed the lowest food hygiene rating.
A Derby takeaway has been handed a new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.
Hot Pizza & Chicken, a takeaway at 14 Pear Tree Road, Derby was given the minimum score after assessment on September 12, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.
It means that of Derby's 265 takeaways with ratings, 137 (52%) have ratings of five and just four 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. Here is the full scale below.
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