The Fair Maid food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Fair Maid holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Baynard Avenue, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5AB
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Fair Maid among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Fair Maid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Fair Maid none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fair Maid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham Memorial Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Blue Kangaroo Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bacon Garth Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Abigail Bakes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Cottingham Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Barkers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cassiels Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about The Fair Maid
What is The Fair Maid's food hygiene rating?
The Fair Maid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 28 January 2025.
Is The Fair Maid safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fair Maid last inspected?
The Fair Maid was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fair Maid?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fair Maid compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Fair Maid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Fair Maid and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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