Food Hygiene Rating Scheme: 
Appeal form		

Notes for businesses:

•	As the food business operator of the establishment you have a right to appeal the food hygiene rating given following your inspection if you do not agree that the rating reflects the hygiene standards and management controls found at the time of the inspection. 
•	You have 21 days (including weekends and bank holidays) from the date of receipt of the notification letter to lodge an appeal. 
•	Please use the form below and return it to the Lead Officer for Food from your local authority – contact details are provided with the written notification of your food hygiene rating.
•	The Lead Officer for Food will review your rating and communicate the outcome of your appeal to you within twenty one days.

Business details
Food business operator/proprietor	     	

Business name	     	

Business addresses	     	

Business tel. number	     	  Business email	     	

Inspection details
Date of inspection	     	  Food hygiene rating given	     	
	
Date notified of rating	     		

Appeal
    I do not agree with the food hygiene rating given by the food safety officer because (please explain below under each of the three headings).

Compliance with food hygiene and safety procedures	
     	

Compliance with structural requirements	
     	

Confidence in management/control procedures	
     	

	
Signature	     	
	
Name in capitals	     	

Position	     	Date	     	

Please now return this form to your local authority:

					Karen O’Connor
Team Manager (Commercial & Licensing)
Cambridge City Council
PO BOX 700
					CB1 0JH		
							Email: commercial@cambridge.gov.uk