Distributors & transporters: Food Hygiene Ratings Across UK Cities
Official FSA hygiene ratings for distributors & transporters in 16 major UK cities, ranked by the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index.
What is the average food hygiene rating for distributors & transporters in UK cities?
As of June 2026, distributors & transporters across 16 major UK cities hold an average FHRS hygiene rating of 4.63 out of 5 (77.8% rated 5-star), a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 93/100, per FSA open data. Nottingham leads at GCHI 99. GeraEats re-dates this quarterly.
| City | Rated premises | Avg rating /5 | 5-star | GCHI /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 15 | 4.93 | 93.3% | 99 |
| Wolverhampton | 34 | 4.79 | 91.2% | 96 |
| Leeds | 23 | 4.78 | 78.3% | 96 |
| Brighton and Hove | 21 | 4.81 | 95.2% | 96 |
| Birmingham | 43 | 4.70 | 79.1% | 94 |
| Bristol | 14 | 4.71 | 85.7% | 94 |
| London | 410 | 4.65 | 78.3% | 93 |
| Sheffield | 30 | 4.67 | 73.3% | 93 |
| Swansea | 27 | 4.67 | 81.5% | 93 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 26 | 4.65 | 73.1% | 93 |
| Leicester | 37 | 4.59 | 78.4% | 92 |
| Manchester | 38 | 4.55 | 73.7% | 91 |
| Bradford | 16 | 4.50 | 68.8% | 90 |
| Belfast | 13 | 4.38 | 76.9% | 88 |
| Liverpool | 15 | 4.07 | 60% | 81 |
| Cardiff | 25 | 3.96 | 44% | 79 |
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Distributors & transporters in Belfast hold a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 88 / 100 — 5 points below the national figure of 93/100, across 13 rated premises.
- Allegro Limited385 Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DG5★
- Camseng International Foods Ltd1-25 Lower Windsor Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7DW5★
- China Cash and Carry10 Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9AR5★
- Gra Matcha5★
- Lee Foods Supermarket98 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1BX5★
- Musgrave Marketplace & Wholesale Partners LtdMusgrave Cash & Carry, 1-15 Dargan Crescent, Belfast, BT3 9HJ5★
- NISBETS73-78 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FE5★
- Papart Filipino Goodies5★
- Philip Russell ltdAlanbrooke Road, Belfast, BT6 9PR5★
- Topmark Cash & Carry (NI) Ltd1-7 Louden Street, Belfast, BT13 2EZ5★
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index for distributors & transporters?
The Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index (GCHI) is the mean FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme rating for a food type in a city, expressed on a 0–100 scale (GCHI = average rating ÷ 5 × 100). Nationally across 16 major UK cities, distributors & transporters score 93/100 (average 4.63/5). It is computed only from real FSA records — no figure is estimated.
Which UK city has the best-rated distributors & transporters?
Nottingham leads with a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 99/100 (93.3% of 15 rated premises hold a 5-star rating), per FSA open data as of June 2026.
Which UK city has the lowest-rated distributors & transporters?
Cardiff has the lowest Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index in this cohort at 79/100 (4% rated 0–1), per FSA open data as of June 2026.
Where does this data come from?
Every rating is from the Food Standards Agency Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) open data, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Only England, Wales and Northern Ireland are included (Scotland uses a separate pass/fail scheme). Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record.
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Browse restaurants on GeraEatsSource: Food Standards Agency — Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) open data (Food Standards Agency). Data as of June 2026; published 2026-06-18. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.