Summary
A food critic, Giles Coren, suggested that Michelin-starred restaurants should not have to follow the same hygiene rules as other dining places. This was in response to Ynyshir Restaurant, a Michelin-starred venue in Wales, receiving a low hygiene score. However, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health argued that all food establishments must comply with hygiene laws to protect public health.
Key Facts
- Giles Coren is a food critic who spoke about modernizing restaurant hygiene rules.
- Ynyshir Restaurant in Wales has two Michelin stars but received a low hygiene rating.
- The hygiene score of Ynyshir was one out of five, indicating major improvements are needed.
- Coren claimed high-end restaurants operate differently and traditional rules may not apply.
- The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health stated all food businesses must follow hygiene laws to protect consumers.
- The institute emphasized the importance of maintaining legal hygiene standards in all restaurants.
- In Wales, displaying food hygiene ratings in restaurants is mandatory.
- Ynyshir Restaurant is cooperating with local health authorities to address the hygiene concerns.
