Figures are based on a hygiene inspection which assess compliance with food safety legislation.

Steve Mercer, the council’s environmental health manager, said: “If a restaurant or catering facility scores poorly, once we have ensured there is no immediate risk to health, we will undertake a comprehensive programme of enforcement and education to help the business to improve.

“Often, a business may not have the necessary knowledge of food safety legislation but there are steps we can put in place to put things right.

“We will take this approach with any venue that scores less than two stars to ensure they are up to standard by the time of their next inspection.

“I’d like to reassure any concerned venues that we are not in the business of closing restaurants down unless it is absolutely necessary and would much rather help them implement changes which benefit both them and their customers. Having said that we will not allow conditions which put the public at risk to continue.”

In the new figures, Traditional Fish And Chips at Thorpe Park Holiday Centre, and Zest Deli, in High Street, Waltham, score the maximum five-stars.

“The online site provides a handy reference point and peace of mind for anyone planning an evening meal out with friends, families and colleagues.”

Mr Mercer added: “The site is accessible by everyone and should be an excellent motivation for businesses to strive for the very highest standards in their premises. It does provide a useful indicator of its cleanliness and compliance with relevant food hygiene law and the confidence the council has in its management.”