## Displaying Your Rating Is Good For Business

Congratulations!  
You have achieved the top food hygiene rating. A rating of 5 is something you should take a lot of pride in and share with your customers. After all, it's good for business.

## Why It'S Good For Business

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It's what customers look for - FSA research has shown 
that consumers are becoming more aware of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and are actively looking for hygiene rating stickers when they are out and about.

'
I'm the only fish and chip shop in my 
area with a rating of 5 and I'm very 
proud of that. The food hygiene rating 
has led to my sales being increased.  
So it is definitely good for business.' 

Mathew Williams, fish and chip shop owner

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There's a profit to be made - an increasing number 
of food businesses are displaying their hygiene rating stickers and more than a third of them say that this is having a positive impact. This includes greater customer confidence, better reputation among customers and, most importantly, more customers.

## Making Your Rating Good For Business

If you need more straightforward, cost effective tips to help you get the most out of your hygiene rating check out our free online 'How to' guide. It's designed to give you inspiration and advice, and help increase the number of customers who come through your door or order through your website.

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Make sure you display your rating sticker - put it 
in a place where your customers can easily see it, for 
example, in a window or on the door. This immediately 
reassures them that your business takes food hygiene seriously. If you've lost, damaged or misplaced your sticker, contact your local authority food safety officer who can provide you with a new one.
The 'How to' guide includes downloadable images showing your rating that can be easily included in your promotional materials. So make sure you check it out today at  
food.gov.uk/business-toolkit-fhrs 

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Promote your rating within your advertising -  
this shows regular and new customers that they  
can have confidence in their choice to select your restaurant, pub, café or takeaway.

Thanks for taking the time to find 
out how and why your top food  
hygiene rating can be good for 
your business. We know that 
you're the expert when it comes 
to serving up delicious dishes. 
We just want to make you aware 
of how you can benefit from the 
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.  
For more information simply visit 
food.gov.uk/business-toolkit-fhrs 

Continue your good work to make sure you keep your top rating