What is cleanliness & condition?
This component of your food hygiene assessment looks at the physical condition of your premises and facilities, and whether they provide a suitable environment for good food hygiene.
Cleaning & hygiene
Food rooms, surfaces, equipment and facilities should be kept clean and capable of being cleaned effectively.
Condition & repair
The premises, surfaces, fixtures and equipment need to be in good condition and maintained appropriately.
Facilities & layout
A layout that enables food to be handled safely and hygienically, including suitable hand-washing facilities, ventilation and lighting.
Pest control
The premises should be protected against pests, with appropriate measures to prevent access and control any pest problems.
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Very good
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satisfactory
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necessary
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necessary
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necessary
Understand what this score means and why the issues identified in your inspection report need prompt attention.
Explore this score →What does the food safety officer assess?
Food safety officers consider the cleanliness, condition and suitability of your premises and facilities when assessing this component.
Ventilation & lighting
Appropriate ventilation and lighting for the food operation.
Premises cleanliness
The general standard of cleanliness throughout the areas relevant to the food operation.
Layout
A layout that enables food to be handled safely and hygienically.
Surfaces & equipment
Whether surfaces, fixtures and equipment are in an appropriate condition and can be kept clean.
Pest control
Appropriate pest controls and protection against pest problems.
Floors, walls & ceilings
The condition of the physical environment and whether it supports hygienic food operations.
Hand-washing facilities
Whether appropriate facilities are available to enable effective hand washing.
How to improve cleanliness & condition
Use this checklist to review your premises and help improve your standards.
Tools & resources that can help
Cleaning &
hygiene
Cleaning equipment, chemicals and hygiene products.
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control
Products to support monitoring and prevention.
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hygiene
Hand washing, soap dispensers and hygiene products.
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& guides
Resources to help you organise and maintain hygiene standards.
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