Food Hygiene Ratings for Distributors/Transporters in the UK

4,649 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8/5.

4,649
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
85.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good85.0%2,161
Good9.7%247
Satisfactory3.5%88
Improvement Needed0.6%16
Major Improvement1.0%25
Urgent Improvement0.2%5

There are 4,649 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 4.7/5. Currently 85.0% 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.

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

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Brighton and Hove215.0/5
Carmarthenshire175.0/5
Causeway Coast and Glens125.0/5
Chichester115.0/5
Epping Forest145.0/5
Exeter City105.0/5
Fermanagh and Omagh115.0/5
Gateshead125.0/5
Horsham235.0/5
Hounslow105.0/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Waltham Forest103.9/5
Liverpool143.9/5
Cardiff254.0/5
Ealing194.1/5
Caerphilly124.3/5
Belfast City134.4/5
Hackney224.4/5
Sandwell114.5/5
Dudley134.5/5
Arun124.5/5

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. 85.0% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

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

There are 4,649 businesses classified as "Distributors/Transporters" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 2,542 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 Brighton and Hove with an average of 5.0/5.

Data from official government food safety agencies