Food Hygiene Ratings for Heron Foods

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

261
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
92.7%
Rated 5/5
0.4%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good92.7%241
Good5.8%15
Satisfactory1.2%3
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.4%1
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Heron Foods has 261 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 4.7/5.

Of all rated locations, 92.7% 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 — Wirral 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
Heron FoodsSR4 8ABSunderland1Oct 21, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Hull City194.9/5
Durham104.8/5
Sunderland104.6/5
Doncaster95.0/5
Nottingham City94.9/5
Newcastle Upon Tyne84.9/5
Birmingham74.9/5
Sheffield75.0/5
Wigan74.9/5
Leeds65.0/5

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 261 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

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

The source snapshot contains 241 Heron Foods locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 92.7% of all rated branches.

Which Heron Foods has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Heron Foods locations are in areas like Wirral. 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