What is the average food hygiene rating in Hull City?

The average food hygiene rating in Hull City is 4.56 out of 5, across 1,932 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Hull City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77.4% of rated premises in Hull City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hull City 218 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 Hull City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,496 food businesses in Hull City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.4% of the 1,932 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Hull City have a low hygiene rating?

108 food businesses in Hull City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 10 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 Hull City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hull City (2,264 establishments on record, 1,932 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Hull City

In Hull City, 77.4% of 1,932 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.56/5. These figures cover 2,264 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Hull City has 1,496 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,932 rated premises (77.4%). 108 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

5★ share: 77.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -2.3 pp
National rank: 218 / 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 Hull City

5★ Very Good

1,496 (77.4%)

4★ Good

201 (10.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

127 (6.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

53 (2.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

45 (2.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

10 (0.5%)

Plus 225 awaiting inspection and 107 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 225 awaiting inspection and 107 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Hull City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Hull City?: The average food hygiene rating in Hull City is 4.56 out of 5, across 1,932 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Hull City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.4% of rated premises in Hull City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hull City 218 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 Hull City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,496 food businesses in Hull City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.4% of the 1,932 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Hull City have a low hygiene rating?: 108 food businesses in Hull City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 10 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 Hull City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hull City (2,264 establishments on record, 1,932 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Hull City

HU3415 places · 72.1% 5★

Top-rated places in Hull City

Parkside Day NurseryCaring Premises · 1099 Hessle Road, Kingston Upon Hull · HU4 6SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Chicken GeorgeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 585 Anlaby Road, Kingston Upon Hull · HU3 6SH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Malt ShovelPub/bar/nightclub · 585 Anlaby Road, Kingston Upon Hull · HU3 6SH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Impact Food Group @ Compass AcademySchool/college/university · Snowdon Way, Kingston Upon Hull · HU7 5DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Killer Pizza HullMobile caterer · HU6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Maybury Court Residential HomeCaring Premises · Maybury Court, 802-808 Holderness Road, Kingston Upon Hull · HU9 3LP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Impact Food Group @ Alderman CoganSchool/college/university · Alderman Cogan C E Primary Academy, Whitworth Street, Kingston Upon Hull · HU9 3HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Thrive Trust @ Stepney Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · 1 Stepney Lane, Kingston Upon Hull · HU5 1HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Bulochka BakesOther catering premises · HU5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
Liberty AcademySchool/college/university · Archbishop Sentamu Academy, 1 Bilton Grove, Kingston Upon Hull · HU9 5YB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Endike Community CareCaring Premises · George Ashton Day Centre, Ashton Close, Kingston Upon Hull · HU6 9RJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
RavenserPub/bar/nightclub · 178 Southcoates Lane, Kingston Upon Hull · HU9 3AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Hull City

Afghan RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 214 Spring Bank, Kingston Upon Hull · HU3 1NP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
Dive HU5Pub/bar/nightclub · 59 Princes Avenue, Kingston Upon Hull · HU5 3QY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Pizza ExpertsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 276-278 Bricknell Avenue, Kingston Upon Hull · HU5 4QG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 June 2025
Today's Express InglemireRetailers - other · 557-561 Inglemire Lane, Kingston Upon Hull · HU6 8NA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 July 2025
Newland African shop LtdRetailers - other · 283-285 Anlaby Road, Kingston Upon Hull · HU3 2SE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
Endike International MarketRetailers - other · 453-455 Endike Lane, Kingston Upon Hull · HU6 8AG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2024
Express MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 282-284 Bricknell Avenue, Kingston Upon Hull · HU5 4QG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 June 2025
Oriental StarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 802 Beverley Road, Kingston Upon Hull · HU6 7HD
0/5 · Urgent 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 2,264 real Food Standards Agency records for Hull City, of which 1,932 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.