Food Hygiene Ratings in Hull City

2,281 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 77.8% rated "very good".

2,281
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
51
Rated 0 or 1
77.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.8%1,495
Good10.4%200
Satisfactory6.5%124
Improvement Needed2.7%52
Major Improvement2.2%43
Urgent Improvement0.4%8

Business types

Retailers - other60326.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen43118.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop36015.8%
Other catering premises24410.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub1727.5%
Caring Premises1396.1%
School/college/university1265.5%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper924.0%

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.

The source snapshot contains 2,281 registered food businesses for Hull City. Of these, 1,922 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 51 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

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

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Best ShopHU8 9AL0Oct 14, 2025
Dive HU5HU5 3QY0Mar 17, 2026
Dunya Food StoreHU3 1UX0Jan 13, 2026
Endike International MarketHU6 8AG0Dec 11, 2024
Family Shopper (Best One)HU4 6AH0Jun 11, 2026
Newland African shop LtdHU3 2SE0Feb 04, 2026
Tasty BitesHU4 6EY0Jun 16, 2026
Today's Express InglemireHU6 8NA0Jul 01, 2025
AA Convenience StoreHU3 3BE1Feb 03, 2026
Amazing Grace Chapel & FoodbankHU3 1XL1Jan 13, 2026
Ami StoresHU4 6NH1May 20, 2026
Baba StoresHU4 6BP1Jul 11, 2024
Best One GoodhartHU7 4EE1Dec 16, 2025
BrewHU1 3EN1Mar 18, 2026
BucharestHU5 1LW1Nov 01, 2024

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 1,495 food businesses in Hull City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.8% 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