COVID-19 And Food Hygiene

With the COVID-19 pandemic dragging on for many of us, we’re all looking for ways to reduce the risk of catching this disease and potentially passing it on to others. Food hygiene ratings help consumers identify establishments that follow good practices when it comes to food management techniques, and part of this plays into how food is handled.

With the pandemic, consumers are looking for responsible establishments with a proven track record of taking hygiene seriously. This concern isn’t limited to just getting COVID-19 from establishments though, but as we’re entering the flu seasons, there is a lot of concern around getting COVID-19 with a weakened immune system after fighting off other illnesses like the flu, or perhaps food poisoning that could have come from poor handling practices.

The pandemic has been a trying time for many establishments as revenues have been ruined by lower customer volumes, and costs are being cut. Many consumers are asking themselves how they can trust establishments to do the right thing to protect them. As such, there has been a heightened interest in historical food hygiene ratings.

Next time you’re looking for a new place to eat, be sure to check the food hygiene rating, either in the window if it’s on show, or online at AteRate.com to reassure yourself.

27 Sep 2020, Dan