Ten Warwick eateries and shops have been given five-star food hygiene ratings since the start of 2023 by the Food Standards Agency.

Working in partnership with local authorities, the FSA scheme gives businesses a rating from zero to five.

A five-star review means the venue's hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law.

To get the top rating, businesses must do well in all three elements of an inspection.

This includes how hygienically the food is handled, the physical condition of the business and how the business manages ways of keeping food safe through training and processes.

If the top rating is not given, the inspection officer will explain to the business what needs to change.

Since the middle of February, ten Warwick businesses have received the highest hygiene rating.

The businesses are:

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1. Aramark at Warwick Castle
2. Giggling Squid
3. Le Bel Ami
4. Make Lunch Warwick
5. Quaker Community Café
6. Ruby Chinese Takeaway
7. Sainsbury's Saltisford
8. Starbucks at Tachbrook Park Drive
9. The Castle Inn
10. Yum Yum Vietnamese Kitchen

Some local schools have also been given the highest hygiene ratings since the start of February, including:

1. Warwick School
2. Class Catering Ltd at St Mary Immaculate RC Primary School
3. Kidzown Club, Coten End Primary School

The Racehorse has also been given a four-star rating.

Local councils decide how regularly local businesses are inspected with gaps between visits varying from six months to over two years.

Those that "pose a higher risk" to public health are inspected more frequently.