Food safety scheme served up for more businesses

A FOOD safety scheme that encourages better hygiene and consumer confidence is to be rolled out across Edinburgh.

The Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) currently operates within businesses in the city centre.

Now the project, which is sponsored by the Food Standards Agency, is to be rolled out city-wide over the next two years.

The initiative effectively 'opens the door' to kitchens and food - exposing poor food handling practice, naming and shaming dirty restaurants and takeaways.

Customers are able to see how well food businesses have fared in their last food hygiene inspection. This increases consumer confidence and helps people make informed choices about where they eat or buy their food.

Businesses are issued with certificates to display on their door or window showing 'Pass', 'Improvement Required' or 'Awaiting Inspection' to show you their food hygiene status.