Mobile caterers: Food Hygiene Ratings Across UK Cities
Official FSA hygiene ratings for mobile caterers in 24 major UK cities, ranked by the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index.
What is the average food hygiene rating for mobile caterers in UK cities?
As of June 2026, mobile caterers across 24 major UK cities hold an average FHRS hygiene rating of 4.73 out of 5 (81.7% 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 | 87 | 4.94 | 96.6% | 99 |
| Hull | 62 | 4.97 | 96.8% | 99 |
| Leicester | 58 | 4.93 | 94.8% | 99 |
| Wakefield | 133 | 4.90 | 93.2% | 98 |
| Portsmouth | 57 | 4.88 | 87.7% | 98 |
| Coventry | 121 | 4.83 | 87.6% | 97 |
| Sheffield | 116 | 4.86 | 88.8% | 97 |
| Swansea | 82 | 4.85 | 89% | 97 |
| Bradford | 204 | 4.78 | 84.8% | 96 |
| Leeds | 175 | 4.81 | 84.6% | 96 |
| Bristol | 166 | 4.79 | 82.5% | 96 |
| Belfast | 106 | 4.80 | 84.9% | 96 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 80 | 4.79 | 87.5% | 96 |
| Brighton and Hove | 65 | 4.78 | 84.6% | 96 |
| Plymouth | 62 | 4.81 | 90.3% | 96 |
| Birmingham | 259 | 4.74 | 83% | 95 |
| Manchester | 185 | 4.75 | 83.2% | 95 |
| Cardiff | 136 | 4.75 | 80.9% | 95 |
| Wolverhampton | 60 | 4.73 | 83.3% | 95 |
| Southampton | 51 | 4.75 | 76.5% | 95 |
| Milton Keynes | 151 | 4.72 | 80.1% | 94 |
| Liverpool | 100 | 4.68 | 85% | 94 |
| London | 1,754 | 4.64 | 76.2% | 93 |
| Derby | 77 | 4.49 | 74% | 90 |
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Mobile caterers in Belfast hold a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 96 / 100 — 1 points above the national figure of 95/100, across 106 rated premises.
- Antonios Made in Naples192 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6AG5★
- BA Events122 Connsbrook Avenue, Belfast, BT4 1JX5★
- Bekas Barista5★
- Belfast Bubble Waffle28 Ballymacarrett Road, Belfast, BT4 1BT5★
- Belfast Coffee Truck @ Cherryvale5★
- Belfast Coffee Truck @ Shaws Bridge5★
- Belfast Coffee Truck@Waterworks25A Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5BG5★
- Belfast Ices5★
- Belfast Pizza Blogger5★
- Big A's Diner (Away End) Cliftonville Football Club5★
- Blackfire Food5★
- Bodega BagelsEuropa Bus Centre, 10 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AH5★
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index for mobile caterers?
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, mobile caterers 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 mobile caterers?
Nottingham leads with a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 99/100 (96.6% of 87 rated premises hold a 5-star rating), per FSA open data as of June 2026.
Which UK city has the lowest-rated mobile caterers?
Derby has the lowest Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index in this cohort at 90/100 (2.6% 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.