Terms of Use

Last updated: March 2026

By using HygieneScore (“the site”), you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Data Accuracy

Food hygiene rating data is sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) via their public API. While we make every effort to keep the data accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee that all information displayed on this site is current or error-free.

Ratings may change between our data imports. For the most up-to-date rating, please check the official FSA website.

No Guarantee

The information on this site is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any data. Use this information at your own risk.

Crown Copyright & Attribution

Food hygiene rating data is Crown Copyright and is reproduced under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Food Standards Agency or any UK government body.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Scrape or bulk-download data from this site (use the FSA API directly for data access)
• Use the site to defame, harass, or mislead others about food businesses
• Attempt to interfere with the site's operation or security

Limitation of Liability

HygieneScore shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this site or any data contained on it. This includes but is not limited to decisions made based on the food hygiene ratings displayed.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.