Hotels, B&Bs & guest houses: Food Hygiene Ratings Across UK Cities
Official FSA hygiene ratings for hotels, b&bs & guest houses in 24 major UK cities, ranked by the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index.
What is the average food hygiene rating for hotels, b&bs & guest houses in UK cities?
As of June 2026, hotels, b&bs & guest houses across 24 major UK cities hold an average FHRS hygiene rating of 4.73 out of 5 (81.3% rated 5-star), a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 95/100, 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 | 34 | 4.97 | 97.1% | 99 |
| Hull | 21 | 4.95 | 95.2% | 99 |
| Manchester | 102 | 4.90 | 92.2% | 98 |
| Coventry | 26 | 4.88 | 88.5% | 98 |
| Wolverhampton | 12 | 4.92 | 91.7% | 98 |
| Sheffield | 29 | 4.83 | 89.7% | 97 |
| Plymouth | 23 | 4.87 | 91.3% | 97 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 13 | 4.85 | 84.6% | 97 |
| Birmingham | 92 | 4.80 | 82.6% | 96 |
| Brighton and Hove | 61 | 4.79 | 80.3% | 96 |
| Bradford | 44 | 4.80 | 84.1% | 96 |
| Bristol | 42 | 4.81 | 88.1% | 96 |
| Swansea | 37 | 4.78 | 78.4% | 96 |
| Derby | 18 | 4.78 | 83.3% | 96 |
| Belfast | 60 | 4.73 | 80% | 95 |
| London | 891 | 4.69 | 80% | 94 |
| Leeds | 69 | 4.72 | 78.3% | 94 |
| Leicester | 29 | 4.72 | 82.8% | 94 |
| Southampton | 25 | 4.68 | 76% | 94 |
| Milton Keynes | 23 | 4.70 | 73.9% | 94 |
| Wakefield | 18 | 4.72 | 77.8% | 94 |
| Cardiff | 39 | 4.64 | 71.8% | 93 |
| Portsmouth | 36 | 4.64 | 69.4% | 93 |
| Liverpool | 83 | 4.60 | 74.7% | 92 |
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Hotels, B&Bs & guest houses in Belfast hold a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 95 / 100 — level with the national figure of 95/100, across 60 rated premises.
- AC Hotel by Marriott90 Donegall Quay, Belfast, BT1 3FE5★
- Ashfield Bed & Breakfast383 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 2LS5★
- Balmoral HotelThe Balmoral Hotel, Blacks Road, Belfast, BT10 0ND5★
- Beautiful B&B on The Park5★
- Belfast Homeless Services35a King Street, Belfast, BT1 1HU5★
- Belfast Hotel Group Ltd (Pop Up Cafe)24-26 Howard Street, Belfast, BT1 6PA5★
- Benedicts Hotel7-21 Bradbury Place, Belfast, BT7 1RQ5★
- Brackenberry B And B185 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, BT14 6JT5★
- Chambers of Distinction LTD51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY5★
- Clayton Hotel22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS5★
- Crowne Plaza Hotel117 Milltown Road, Belfast, BT8 7XP5★
- Earlswood24 Earlswood Road, Belfast, BT4 3DY5★
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index for hotels, b&bs & guest houses?
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 24 major UK cities, hotels, b&bs & guest houses score 95/100 (average 4.73/5). It is computed only from real FSA records — no figure is estimated.
Which UK city has the best-rated hotels, b&bs & guest houses?
Nottingham leads with a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 99/100 (97.1% of 34 rated premises hold a 5-star rating), per FSA open data as of June 2026.
Which UK city has the lowest-rated hotels, b&bs & guest houses?
Liverpool has the lowest Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index in this cohort at 92/100 (1.2% 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.