Food Hygiene Rating Scheme: Appeal Form

As the food business operator of the establishment you have a right to appeal the food hygiene rating given following your inspection if you do not agree that the rating reflects the hygiene standards and management controls found at the time of the inspection.

You have 21 days (including weekends and bank holidays) from the date of receipt of the notification letter to lodge an appeal.

Your rating will be reviewed and the outcome of your appeal communicated to you within 21 days.

Business Details

Food business operator/proprietor *
Business name *
Business address *
Business telephone number
Business email address *

Inspection Details

Date of inspection *
Food hygiene rating given *
Date notified of rating *

Appeal

I do not agree with the food hygiene rating given by the food safety officer because (please explain below under each of the three headings)

Compliance with food hygiene and safety procedures *
Compliance with structural requirements *
Confidence in management/control procedures *

Declaration

I declare that the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge (please type your full name) *
Date *
Position in business (e.g. general manager) *