What a food hygiene rating of 0 means
A food hygiene rating of 0 means “Urgent Improvement Necessary” on the Food Standards Agency scale. Urgent improvement is required. The scale runs from 5 (Very Good) down to 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A rating is given after an inspection by the local authority and reflects the standards found on the inspection date.
877 food businesses across the UK currently hold a rating of 0. The most recently rated examples are listed below — each links to the full record with its inspection date and component scores. Compare all ratings 0–5.
About these ratings. These are factual results published by the Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects a single inspection on a given date and can change at the next inspection, so it may not reflect current conditions. The inspection date is shown for every business below. To report a concern or query a result, contact the relevant local authority — links are on each business page.
A note on rating 0. A rating of 0 means urgent improvement was necessary at the last inspection; it does not mean a business is currently unsafe or that any food was contaminated. Businesses are required to act on the issues found, and many are re-inspected and improve. Always check the inspection date and, where it matters to you, the latest position with the local authority.
A note on rating 0. A rating of 0 means urgent improvement was necessary at the last inspection; it does not mean a business is currently unsafe or that any food was contaminated. Businesses are required to act on the issues found, and many are re-inspected and improve. Always check the inspection date and, where it matters to you, the latest position with the local authority.
Businesses rated 0 — recently inspected
Showing the 40 most recently rated of 877 UK businesses currently rated 0. The Inspected column shows when each rating was given.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Gosport | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 3 June 2026 |
| Midam Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | New Malden | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 28 May 2026 |
| Coffee Mate / Baba Wali | Other catering premises | NW9 7DY | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 27 May 2026 |
| European Market | Retailers - other | Melton Mowbray | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 27 May 2026 |
| Atlantis | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Blackpool | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 27 May 2026 |
| Grill Stop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Gosport | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 27 May 2026 |
| Peck Peck | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Hackney | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 26 May 2026 |
| AAQA Charcoal Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Hounslow | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 25 May 2026 |
| The Fusion Factory | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Wembley | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 22 May 2026 |
| Direct Caterers | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Cottenham | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 22 May 2026 |
| Premier Halal Butcher | Retailers - other | Eastbourne | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 21 May 2026 |
| SIL & ROJ | Retailers - other | 207-211 Eversholt Street | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | London | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Pepis Pizzeria and Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Lincoln | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Arora's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Morpeth | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Bangla Bazar | Retailers - other | Birmingham | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 19 May 2026 |
| Pizza bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Liverpool | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 18 May 2026 |
| Pizza Seven | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Liverpool | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 18 May 2026 |
| Kings Cross Tandoori | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 Gray's Inn Road | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 18 May 2026 |
| Clydach Tandoori | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 Hebron Road | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 18 May 2026 |
| Mota Mamu | Mobile caterer | London | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 17 May 2026 |
| Picante | Pub/bar/nightclub | Liverpool | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 15 May 2026 |
| Empire Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Romford | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 15 May 2026 |
| HAPA Bakery R/O | Other catering premises | LONDON | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 15 May 2026 |
| All In One | Retailers - other | Knowsley | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 14 May 2026 |
| Janna Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | London | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 14 May 2026 |
| Ayaans restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bolton | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 14 May 2026 |
| My Karak Chai / Mr Biryani and Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Middlesbrough | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 14 May 2026 |
| Spice Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Northampton | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 14 May 2026 |
| Chopshop | Retailers - other | Cardiff | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 14 May 2026 |
| Red Onion | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 Park Street | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 14 May 2026 |
| GAARDZ Chicken Shop/ Desserts | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | LONDON | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 13 May 2026 |
| Fliers Indoor Golf | Other catering premises | Liverpool | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 13 May 2026 |
| Kam Stores | Retailers - other | Birmingham | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 13 May 2026 |
| Matou Asian Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Liverpool | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 13 May 2026 |
| Savi's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 Regent Street | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 13 May 2026 |
| Mannu Food and Wine | Retailers - other | Harrow | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 13 May 2026 |
| Neelams Grill House and café | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Smethwick | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 13 May 2026 |
| MSM Pizza house | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Liverpool | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 12 May 2026 |
| BUMP Rollerdisco | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | St Pauls | Urgent Improvement Necessary. | 12 May 2026 |
Other food hygiene ratings
FAQs about rating 0
What does a food hygiene rating of 0 mean?
A rating of 0 means “Urgent Improvement Necessary”. Urgent improvement is required. It is the official Food Standards Agency result from the last inspection and runs on a scale from 5 (Very Good) down to 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary).
Can a food hygiene rating of 0 change?
Yes. A rating reflects a single inspection on a given date and can go up or down when the business is next inspected. Always check the inspection date shown against each business.
How many UK businesses have a rating of 0?
877 active food businesses across the UK currently hold a rating of 0 in the latest Food Standards Agency data.
Does a rating of 0 mean the food is unsafe?
No. A rating of 0 means urgent improvement was necessary at the last inspection. It is a snapshot of that visit, not a statement that food is currently unsafe. The business is required to address the issues and may improve at re-inspection.
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