Civic officials say the move is intended to improve public health, promote accountability, and align Delhi’s food safety practices with internationally recognised models. Restaurant owners, consumers, and food safety regulators are expected to play a shared role in ensuring the system delivers safer dining experiences across the city. The grades will reflect compliance with food hygiene and sanitation standards assessed during inspections, helping customers quickly identify establishments that maintain higher standards of cleanliness. Officials believe that public display of hygiene ratings will motivate businesses to improve food safety practices while building greater consumer confidence. Part of Wider Regulatory ReformsThe hygiene grading initiative comes after a series of reforms aimed at simplifying compliance for Delhi’s food businesses.