Food Hygiene Ratings for Heron Foods

248 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

248
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
91.5%
Rated 5/5
0.4%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good91.5%225
Good6.5%16
Satisfactory1.6%4
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.4%1
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Heron Foods has 248 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.9 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 91.5% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.4% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Solihull has the lowest average rating for Heron Foods while Blackpool has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
Heron FoodsSR4 8ABSunderland1Oct 21, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Hull City194.9/5
Durham104.7/5
Sunderland104.6/5
Doncaster94.9/5
Nottingham City94.7/5
Newcastle Upon Tyne84.9/5
Birmingham74.9/5
Middlesbrough75.0/5
Sheffield75.0/5
Wigan74.9/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Heron Foods's average food hygiene rating?+

Heron Foods has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 248 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Heron Foods locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 225 Heron Foods locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 91.5% of all rated branches.

Which Heron Foods has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Heron Foods locations are in areas like Solihull. There are 1 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies