248 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.
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.
| Name | Post Code | Local Authority | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | SR4 8AB | Sunderland | 1 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Local Authority | Locations | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hull City | 19 | 4.9/5 |
| Durham | 10 | 4.7/5 |
| Sunderland | 10 | 4.6/5 |
| Doncaster | 9 | 4.9/5 |
| Nottingham City | 9 | 4.7/5 |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 8 | 4.9/5 |
| Birmingham | 7 | 4.9/5 |
| Middlesbrough | 7 | 5.0/5 |
| Sheffield | 7 | 5.0/5 |
| Wigan | 7 | 4.9/5 |
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.
There are currently 225 Heron Foods locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 91.5% of all rated branches.
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.