31,171 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8/5.
There are 31,171 businesses classified as "Mobile caterer" 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 mobile caterer businesses is 4.8 out of 5. This is broadly in line with the national average of 4.7/5. Currently 88.4% 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 mobile caterer businesses, helping you understand regional differences in food safety performance.
| Local Authority | Businesses | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Point | 20 | 5.0/5 |
| Cheltenham | 47 | 5.0/5 |
| Chorley | 51 | 5.0/5 |
| Forest of Dean | 50 | 5.0/5 |
| Gedling | 30 | 5.0/5 |
| Hartlepool | 17 | 5.0/5 |
| Lincoln City | 43 | 5.0/5 |
| Mole Valley | 41 | 5.0/5 |
| North Kesteven | 61 | 5.0/5 |
| North Tyneside | 66 | 5.0/5 |
| Local Authority | Businesses | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Islington | 60 | 4.0/5 |
| Enfield | 91 | 4.3/5 |
| Newham | 113 | 4.3/5 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 27 | 4.4/5 |
| Ealing | 156 | 4.4/5 |
| Hillingdon | 46 | 4.4/5 |
| Derby City | 82 | 4.5/5 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 33 | 4.5/5 |
| Bolton | 153 | 4.5/5 |
| Barnet | 84 | 4.5/5 |
The average food hygiene rating for mobile caterer businesses in the UK is 4.8 out of 5. 88.4% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).
There are 31,171 businesses classified as "Mobile caterer" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 23,724 have been rated under the FHRS.
The local authority with the highest average rating for mobile caterer businesses is Castle Point with an average of 5.0/5.