Food Hygiene Ratings in East Riding of Yorkshire

3,122 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.6% rated "very good".

3,122
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
32
Rated 0 or 1
84.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.6%2,488
Good10.1%296
Satisfactory3.8%112
Improvement Needed0.4%13
Major Improvement0.9%26
Urgent Improvement0.2%6

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen57518.4%
Retailers - other47515.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub42513.6%
Other catering premises41813.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop31310.0%
Caring Premises2447.8%
Mobile caterer2136.8%
School/college/university1886.0%

Food hygiene ratings in East Riding of Yorkshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

East Riding of Yorkshire currently has 3,122 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,941 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 32 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Budgens LevenHU17 5JZ0Feb 21, 2025
Gelato LoungeYO43 3BG0Oct 10, 2025
Jemmy Hirst At The Rose And CrownDN14 8RN0Nov 09, 2025
Mr NessuNoDN14 5QE0Dec 17, 2025
Razzars CafeDN14 5DL0Nov 14, 2025
Royal British LegionHU11 4AA0Apr 11, 2025
Al Feeno'sHU19 2JS1Jul 30, 2025
Best One Mini MarketDN14 6BP1Jun 10, 2025
BudgensHU15 2EZ1Jul 04, 2025
Budgens Cherry BurtonHU17 7RF1Sep 06, 2024
Budgens SkirlaughHU11 5EU1Aug 02, 2024
CinnamonYO8 6LX1Aug 12, 2025
Container CafeYO25 6AG1Jan 14, 2026
Dobre Polish Shop LtdDN14 6AG1Dec 16, 2025
Green GrowersYO25 8NJ1Aug 27, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in East Riding of Yorkshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 2,488 food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in East Riding of Yorkshire?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in East Riding of Yorkshire?+

Inspection frequency in East Riding of Yorkshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies