FSSAI Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is an online, transparent scoring and rating process which aims to allow consumers to make informed choices about the places where they eat out & through these choices, encourage businesses to improve their hygiene standards & thus reduce the incidence of food-borne illness. This Hygiene rating concept is new in India, but has parallels in many countries across the globe. Every country has its own terminologies which explain the idea of ensuring safe and hygienic food in all catering businesses to the general public. Some of the well-known schemes already in place are "Food Hygiene Rating Scheme" (FHRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, "Scores on Doors" a star rating scheme in Australia, etc. Read more
Qualified FBOs need to have FSSAI License/ Registration and follow schedule 4 requirements. This aims to provide for adequate measures that are to be adopted to ensure that food being served to the consumers is of good quality and safe to eat. Train all food handlers and appoint a certified Food Safety Supervisors. Access FSS training portal "FOSTAC" to get more information. Must have Food Safety Display Boards prominently displayed in the premises. Get food samples tested periodically.
Any FBO desirous of improving their ratings can do so by taking following steps:
Check the practices not followed as per the above audit checklist and arrive at the issues. Some pointers to reflect on the ideal hygiene practices, are available here. Take clear, concrete steps to ensure and demonstrate compliance for each of these issues. Redo self-assessment, which is not earlier than 3 months from the previous inspection and print certificate. Reinspection will be done automatically as per the first in - first out queue with the FSO. Print the new verified rating certificate online.
To know more download Guidance document on "Hygiene Ratings"