Food Hygiene Ratings for Manufacturers/packers in the UK

10,456 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8/5.

10,456
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
83.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good83.9%5,637
Good10.5%705
Satisfactory3.7%250
Improvement Needed0.8%53
Major Improvement0.8%57
Urgent Improvement0.3%17

There are 10,456 businesses classified as "Manufacturers/packers" 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 manufacturers/packers businesses is 4.8 out of 5. This is broadly in line with the national average of 4.6/5. Currently 83.9% 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 manufacturers/packers businesses, helping you understand regional differences in food safety performance.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Basildon115.0/5
Bassetlaw155.0/5
Bexley125.0/5
Cotswold735.0/5
Folkestone and Hythe155.0/5
Mole Valley155.0/5
Oadby and Wigston135.0/5
Redcar and Cleveland115.0/5
Sefton105.0/5
Stockport215.0/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Walsall183.7/5
Camden223.7/5
Wyre173.8/5
Ashfield113.9/5
Waltham Forest313.9/5
Bolton224.0/5
Birmingham414.0/5
York164.1/5
Blaenau Gwent144.1/5
Wolverhampton204.2/5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating for manufacturers/packers businesses?+

The average food hygiene rating for manufacturers/packers businesses in the UK is 4.8 out of 5. 83.9% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

How many manufacturers/packers businesses are there in the UK?+

There are 10,456 businesses classified as "Manufacturers/packers" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 6,719 have been rated under the FHRS.

Which area has the best manufacturers/packers food hygiene ratings?+

The local authority with the highest average rating for manufacturers/packers businesses is Basildon with an average of 5.0/5.

Data from official government food safety agencies