What is Hygiene Rating Scheme?

Hygiene Rating Scheme is a certification system for the food service and retail establishments providing food directly to the consumers. The food businesses are rated based on food hygiene and safety conditions observed at the time of audit/inspection. The hygiene rating certificate will be displayed prominently in the food service area to create demand of high levels of food hygiene standards.

 Hygiene Rating will score FBO based on self-assessment checklist for compliance with food hygiene and safety procedures and structural requirements followed by the verification of the hygiene rating by physical inspection and validation by FSSAI recognized audit agency. The hygiene rating will be from of smileys (1 up to 5) as per the level of compliance.

 WHO CAN APPLY?

The Hygiene Rating Scheme administered by FSSAI is inclusive of various food businesses, such as:

• Food Service Establishments: This encompasses a wide range of businesses serving food directly to customers, including hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, dhabas, food trucks, and catering services, which are pivotal in ensuring food safety.
• Sweet Shops: These establishments specialize in producing and selling traditional Indian sweets, desserts, and confectionery items, requiring strict adherence to hygiene standards to ensure product safety and quality.
• Bakeries: Participating bakeries produce and sell a variety of baked goods like bread, pastries, cakes, and cookies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high hygiene standards due to the perishable nature of bakery products.
• Meat Retail Stores: This category includes businesses retailing meat, poultry, and seafood products such as butcher shops, meat markets, and poultry stores, where ensuring product hygiene and safety is paramount in preventing foodborne illnesses and building consumer trust.

Fee’s Structure

Brajvidhya Service Private Limited -HRAA is committed to fair and equitable fee structures for all organizations seeking certification. Now, Brajvidhya Services Private Limited -HRAA implements a transparent and non-discriminatory fee system, charging clients based on a per Man-day basis. This fee structure is determined by calculating the number of Food Handlers present in the Food Business Operator (FBO) premises. Each Man-day is assessed according to the number of Food Handlers, ensuring an accurate representation of the resources and effort required for inspection and certification. This approach promotes fairness and consistency across all clients, aligning with our commitment to excellence in food safety standards.

*Note: The above fee is excluding GST (18%) and Auditor’s traveling, food and lodging shall be charge extra.

Note:

The term “Total Number of staff” encompasses all personnel within the establishment, including managers, chefs, assistant chefs, waiters, maids, and others. This figure provides insight into the scale of operations within the premises, which directly influences the duration of the audit process. In cases where the hygiene rating audit is deemed unsatisfactory, a subsequent audit can only be scheduled after a minimum of three months from the date of the previous audit.

Food Business Operators (FBOs) are required to register on the HR portal and select the HR agency for conducting audits.

Payment terms stipulate 100% advance payment, with GST charged additionally if applicable. Furthermore, expenses related to auditor travel, lodging, and food will be billed separately.