Food Hygiene Ratings for Distributors/Transporters in the UK

4,041 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8/5.

4,041
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
84.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.2%1,871
Good10.4%231
Satisfactory3.4%75
Improvement Needed0.6%14
Major Improvement1.2%27
Urgent Improvement0.2%4

There are 4,041 businesses classified as "Distributors/Transporters" across the UK, inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. This category includes a wide range of establishments that share similar food handling characteristics and regulatory requirements.

The average food hygiene rating for distributors/transporters businesses is 4.8 out of 5. This is broadly in line with the national average of 4.6/5. Currently 84.2% of rated businesses in this category have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

Food hygiene standards can vary significantly between local authorities. The tables below show which councils have the best and worst average ratings for distributors/transporters businesses, helping you understand regional differences in food safety performance.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Carmarthenshire185.0/5
Causeway Coast and Glens125.0/5
Fermanagh and Omagh115.0/5
Horsham245.0/5
North Devon155.0/5
Shropshire215.0/5
Stockton On Tees115.0/5
Stratford-on-Avon115.0/5
Teignbridge145.0/5
West Suffolk115.0/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Cardiff243.9/5
Waltham Forest103.9/5
Liverpool144.0/5
Ealing184.3/5
Leicester City324.4/5
Belfast City134.4/5
Caerphilly134.4/5
Hackney184.4/5
North Somerset114.5/5
Sandwell114.5/5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating for distributors/transporters businesses?+

The average food hygiene rating for distributors/transporters businesses in the UK is 4.8 out of 5. 84.2% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

How many distributors/transporters businesses are there in the UK?+

There are 4,041 businesses classified as "Distributors/Transporters" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 2,222 have been rated under the FHRS.

Which area has the best distributors/transporters food hygiene ratings?+

The local authority with the highest average rating for distributors/transporters businesses is Carmarthenshire with an average of 5.0/5.

Data from official government food safety agencies