A Restaurant in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, has recently received the second lowest possible hygiene rating following an inspection.

The establishment was given an overall hygiene rating of 1, indicating that major improvements are necessary.

Haldi Restaurant, situated at 80 Marsworth Road in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, was thoroughly assessed on June 14 in various categories

The inspection found that the hygienic handling of food, including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage, was generally satisfactory.

However, the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building, such as the layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities, and pest control, were in need of some improvement.

It is also noted that the food safety officer expressed a lack of confidence in the establishment.

This rating takes into account the checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat and that the staff is knowledgeable about food safety.

In this area, major improvements are required by the restaurant.

When comparing the hygiene ratings distribution within the vicinity, Haldi Restaurant's rating of 1 falls into the category of establishments with the second lowest rating.

Only 0.6 per cent of establishments in the area have a rating of 1, while the majority of establishments (68.6 per cent) boast the highest possible hygiene rating of 5.

Haldi Restaurant now faces the challenge of implementing the necessary improvements in order to enhance its hygiene practices and regain the trust and confidence of its customers.