New food hygiene scores handed to two Derby eateries

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Derby’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Mezzo, a restaurant, café or canteen at First Floor Unit 19, Victoria Way, Derby was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on September 15.

Happy House Ltd, a takeaway at 173 Ladybank Road, Derby was also given a score of three on September 15.

The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online.

What is 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