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Food Hygiene Ratings in East Riding of Yorkshire

In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84.1% of 2,969 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.76/5. These figures cover 3,150 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

East Riding of Yorkshire has 2,497 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,969 rated premises (84.1%). 43 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share
84.1%
National average
79.7%
vs national average
+4.4 pp
National rank
121 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in East Riding of Yorkshire

5 Very Good
2,497 (84.1%)
4 Good
301 (10.1%)
3 Generally Satisfactory
128 (4.3%)
2 Improvement Necessary
9 (0.3%)
1 Major Improvement Necessary
30 (1%)
0 Urgent Improvement Necessary
4 (0.1%)

Plus 89 awaiting inspection and 92 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 89 awaiting inspection and 92 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in East Riding of Yorkshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire?
The average food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire is 4.76 out of 5, across 2,969 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does East Riding of Yorkshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?
84.1% of rated premises in East Riding of Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks East Riding of Yorkshire 121 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in East Riding of Yorkshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
2,497 food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.1% of the 2,969 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire have a low hygiene rating?
43 food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this East Riding of Yorkshire food hygiene data come from?
Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for East Riding of Yorkshire (3,150 establishments on record, 2,969 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in East Riding of Yorkshire

  • The Helbrows: The Foodie FolkManufacturers/packers · YO16
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
  • The Little Bake BoxOther catering premises · HU11
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
  • Aldbrough Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Headlands Road, Aldbrough, Hull · HU11 4RR
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
  • BemoraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26 Newbegin, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire · HU18 1AD
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
  • Beverley St Nicholas Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Holme Church Lane, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire · HU17 0QP
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
  • Cake & ThatOther catering premises · HU16
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
  • Piglets pantryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Leys Road, Hollym, Withernsea · HU19 2QN
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
  • The Shires ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Seaside Road, Aldbrough, Hull · HU11 4SA
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
  • IcelandRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Grange Park Lane, Willerby, Hull · HU10 6EB
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
  • Swinemoor Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Burden Road, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire · HU17 9LW
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
  • The Lakehouse shopRetailers - other · Main Road, Routh, East Riding Of Yorkshire · HU17 9SL
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
  • Gilbert's DeliManufacturers/packers · Clementhorpe Road, Gilberdyke, Brough · HU15 2UB
    5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in East Riding of Yorkshire

  • Mr NessuNoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 46-48 Aire Street, Goole, Doncaster · DN14 5QE
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2025
  • Royal British LegionPub/bar/nightclub · Main Road, Bilton, Hull · HU11 4AA
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 April 2025
  • Budgens LevenRetailers - other · 4 West Street, Leven, Beverley · HU17 5JZ
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 February 2025
  • Jemmy Hirst At The Rose And CrownPub/bar/nightclub · 26 Riverside, Rawcliffe, Goole · DN14 8RN
    0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 November 2025
  • Budgens SkirlaughRetailers - other · Church Lane, Skirlaugh, Hull · HU11 5EU
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 August 2024
  • Al Feeno'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1-1a Pier Road, Withernsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire · HU19 2JS
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
  • Dobre Polish Shop LtdRetailers - other · 142 Boothferry Road, Goole, East Riding Of Yorkshire · DN14 6AG
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 December 2025
  • Cardamon SpiceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 15 Market Place, Snaith, Goole · DN14 9HE
    1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,150 real Food Standards Agency records for East Riding of Yorkshire, of which 2,969 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.