Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: 125-127 Hallgate, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4DA
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) 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% | ← Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) 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 Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cottingham Adult Learning Centre School/college/university | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Cassiels Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Barkers Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Blonde's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Abigail Bakes Other catering premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
Questions about Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales)
What is Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales)'s food hygiene rating?
Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) 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 Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) last inspected?
Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) 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 Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) 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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