Blacksmiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
Blacksmiths Arms 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
This is a fresh result: Blacksmiths Arms was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Riding of Yorkshire ratings →
Address: 1 Main Street, Coniston, Hull, HU11 4JR
How this rating has changed
Blacksmiths Arms was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Blacksmiths Arms among the 2,518 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 | 2,518 | 84% | ← Blacksmiths Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blacksmiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Hull Collaborative Academy Trust @ Wansbeck Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Evergreen Garden Centre Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Harkins Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Melting Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Blacksmiths Arms
What is Blacksmiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Blacksmiths Arms 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 Blacksmiths Arms last inspected?
Blacksmiths Arms was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Blacksmiths Arms compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,986 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Blacksmiths Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Blacksmiths Arms 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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Blacksmiths Arms is one of 303 rated food businesses in Hull. See every hygiene rating in Hull →
East Riding of Yorkshire inspects and rates 3,176 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire →
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