Food Hygiene Ratings for Manufacturers/packers in the UK

12,030 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8/5.

12,030
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
84.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.3%6,491
Good10.4%802
Satisfactory3.4%261
Improvement Needed0.9%70
Major Improvement0.8%65
Urgent Improvement0.1%9

There are 12,030 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 4.7/5. Currently 84.3% 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.

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

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Adur115.0/5
Basildon115.0/5
Bassetlaw145.0/5
Bexley125.0/5
Broadland305.0/5
Cotswold715.0/5
Mole Valley215.0/5
Oadby and Wigston125.0/5
Nuneaton and Bedworth105.0/5
Redcar and Cleveland115.0/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Wyre213.8/5
Walsall233.9/5
Ashfield113.9/5
Waltham Forest334.0/5
Bolton234.0/5
Wolverhampton144.1/5
Birmingham444.2/5
Camden214.2/5
Portsmouth154.2/5
Westminster204.2/5

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. 84.3% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

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

There are 12,030 businesses classified as "Manufacturers/packers" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 7,698 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 Adur with an average of 5.0/5.

Data from official government food safety agencies