Sams Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
Sams Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: 223 Boothferry Road, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 9BB
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Sams Fish and Chips 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% | ← Sams Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sams Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambley Cottage Day Nursery Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Darleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| All Saints CE Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Alden Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Chicken George Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Dog N Cone Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Sams Fish and Chips
What is Sams Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Sams Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Sams Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sams Fish and Chips last inspected?
Sams Fish and Chips was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Sams Fish and Chips 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 Sams Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Sams Fish and Chips 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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