Importers & exporters: Food Hygiene Ratings Across UK Cities
Official FSA hygiene ratings for importers & exporters in 7 major UK cities, ranked by the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index.
What is the average food hygiene rating for importers & exporters in UK cities?
As of June 2026, importers & exporters across 7 major UK cities hold an average FHRS hygiene rating of 4.58 out of 5 (75% rated 5-star), a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 92/100, per FSA open data. Belfast leads at GCHI 98. GeraEats re-dates this quarterly.
| City | Rated premises | Avg rating /5 | 5-star | GCHI /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 8 | 4.88 | 87.5% | 98 |
| Bradford | 5 | 4.80 | 80% | 96 |
| London | 111 | 4.66 | 79.3% | 93 |
| Leicester | 8 | 4.63 | 62.5% | 93 |
| Cardiff | 5 | 4.60 | 60% | 92 |
| Milton Keynes | 7 | 4.43 | 42.9% | 89 |
| Birmingham | 8 | 3.25 | 25% | 65 |
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Importers & exporters in Belfast hold a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 98 / 100 — 6 points above the national figure of 92/100, across 8 rated premises.
- Assured Sports T/A Assured SupplementsUnit 6 Westlink Enterprise Centre, 30-50 Distillery Street, Belfast, BT12 5BJ5★
- Cerulean Consulting Ltd4 Cutters Lane, Belfast, BT9 5JG5★
- Dhaatri Ltd26 Hillsborough Parade, Belfast, BT6 9DU5★
- Direct Wine Shipments Ltd5-7 Corporation Square, Belfast, BT1 3AJ5★
- GR Lane Health Products LtdArnott House, 12-16 Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 1LU5★
- JakemansArnott House, 12-16 Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 1LU5★
- Lake Forest (NI) LtdCauseway Tower, 9 James Street South, Belfast, BT2 8DN5★
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index for importers & exporters?
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 7 major UK cities, importers & exporters score 92/100 (average 4.58/5). It is computed only from real FSA records — no figure is estimated.
Which UK city has the best-rated importers & exporters?
Belfast leads with a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 98/100 (87.5% of 8 rated premises hold a 5-star rating), per FSA open data as of June 2026.
Which UK city has the lowest-rated importers & exporters?
Birmingham has the lowest Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index in this cohort at 65/100 (25% 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.