Food Hygiene Ratings in Hull City

2,229 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 77.5% rated "very good".

2,229
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
62
Rated 0 or 1
77.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.5%1,491
Good10.4%201
Satisfactory6.5%125
Improvement Needed2.4%46
Major Improvement2.5%48
Urgent Improvement0.7%14

Business types

Retailers - other59826.8%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen42319.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop35315.8%
Other catering premises2199.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub1717.7%
Caring Premises1386.2%
School/college/university1265.7%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper914.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Hull City 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.

Hull City currently has 2,229 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,925 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 62 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
AlimentaraHU5 3RX0Sep 03, 2025
BanarasiHU5 3RX0Nov 13, 2025
Best ShopHU8 9AL0Oct 14, 2025
Dunya Food StoreHU3 1UX0Jan 13, 2026
Endike International MarketHU6 8AG0Dec 11, 2024
Express MarketHU5 4QG0Jun 16, 2025
Newland African shop LtdHU3 2SE0Feb 04, 2026
OmeletteHU1 3TD0Sep 09, 2025
Pazzo Gelato and GrillHU7 4EE0Nov 04, 2025
Pizza ExpertsHU5 4QG0Jun 23, 2025
Stack It HighHU9 3DA0Aug 29, 2024
SubwayHU7 3DA0Jul 28, 2025
Today's Express InglemireHU6 8NA0Jul 01, 2025
Wok & GoHU2 8LN0Jan 13, 2026
AA Convenience StoreHU3 3BE1Feb 03, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Hull City have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,491 food businesses in Hull City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.5% 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 Hull City?+

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 Hull City?+

Inspection frequency in Hull City 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