What a food hygiene rating of 1 means
A food hygiene rating of 1 means “Major Improvement Necessary” on the Food Standards Agency scale. Major improvement is necessary. 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.
6,607 food businesses across the UK currently hold a rating of 1. 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.
Businesses rated 1 — recently inspected
Showing the 40 most recently rated of 6,607 UK businesses currently rated 1. The Inspected column shows when each rating was given.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste Evesham | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Worcestershire | Major Improvement Necessary. | 3 June 2026 |
| Fika | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newlyn | Major Improvement Necessary. | 3 June 2026 |
| Londis | Retailers - other | Purley | Major Improvement Necessary. | 3 June 2026 |
| Finekost | Retailers - other | Major Improvement Necessary. | 3 June 2026 | |
| Kacchi Dine | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | London | Major Improvement Necessary. | 2 June 2026 |
| Maedah Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | London | Major Improvement Necessary. | 2 June 2026 |
| Bottle and Basket | Retailers - other | Birmingham | Major Improvement Necessary. | 1 June 2026 |
| Ginger Lounge | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Upminster | Major Improvement Necessary. | 1 June 2026 |
| Shortlanesend Post Office & Stores | Retailers - other | Shortlanesend | Major Improvement Necessary. | 1 June 2026 |
| The Dovorian Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Dover | Major Improvement Necessary. | 29 May 2026 |
| My Wok Box | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Exeter Road | Major Improvement Necessary. | 29 May 2026 |
| High tide and hangover | Pub/bar/nightclub | Bognor Regis | Major Improvement Necessary. | 28 May 2026 |
| Irwells Bistro | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Radcliffe | Major Improvement Necessary. | 28 May 2026 |
| D'Oyly's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Weybridge | Major Improvement Necessary. | 27 May 2026 |
| Katies Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Wath-Upon-Dearne | Major Improvement Necessary. | 27 May 2026 |
| Thai Plough | Pub/bar/nightclub | Ely | Major Improvement Necessary. | 27 May 2026 |
| The Patel's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Harrow | Major Improvement Necessary. | 26 May 2026 |
| U Save | Retailers - other | Kent | Major Improvement Necessary. | 26 May 2026 |
| Lucky Chicken | Takeaway/sandwich shop | London | Major Improvement Necessary. | 26 May 2026 |
| Luigi's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Elland | Major Improvement Necessary. | 26 May 2026 |
| Shanghai Wok | Takeaway/sandwich shop | London | Major Improvement Necessary. | 26 May 2026 |
| Reich's Takeaway | Retailers - other | NW11 9PS | Major Improvement Necessary. | 26 May 2026 |
| Pizza Place | Other catering premises | Major Improvement Necessary. | 22 May 2026 | |
| Indian Fusion (Unit 1) | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Wembley | Major Improvement Necessary. | 22 May 2026 |
| Desi Bitez My Sushi | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Sutton | Major Improvement Necessary. | 21 May 2026 |
| Burger Plus/Pizza Plus | Retailers - other | Ashford | Major Improvement Necessary. | 21 May 2026 |
| Ranelagh House | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Liverpool | Major Improvement Necessary. | 21 May 2026 |
| Angel Food And Wine | Retailers - other | Tunbridge Wells | Major Improvement Necessary. | 21 May 2026 |
| Lord Nelson Public House | Pub/bar/nightclub | Reedham | Major Improvement Necessary. | 21 May 2026 |
| Foreign Muck | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Cornwall | Major Improvement Necessary. | 21 May 2026 |
| Essence | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Altrincham | Major Improvement Necessary. | 21 May 2026 |
| Tokyo izakaya | Other catering premises | Birmingham | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Singhsberry | Retailers - other | 51-57 High Road | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Nowrooz Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Batley | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| THE LITTLE RED KITCHEN | Mobile caterer | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 | |
| Beijing Gourmet Chesham | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Buckinghamshire | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Chesham Tandoori | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Buckinghamshire | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Bite Knight | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Leicester | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Cafe Moka | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Boston House | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
| Premier Tangier Road | Retailers - other | Portsmouth | Major Improvement Necessary. | 20 May 2026 |
Other food hygiene ratings
FAQs about rating 1
What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean?
A rating of 1 means “Major Improvement Necessary”. Major improvement is necessary. 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 1 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 1?
6,607 active food businesses across the UK currently hold a rating of 1 in the latest Food Standards Agency data.
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