The Watts Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Watts 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
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 4 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: Main Street, Ottringham, Hull, HU12 0AG
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Watts Arms 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 Watts Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Watts Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Counters Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Zara's Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Holderness Vikings ARLFC Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about The Watts Arms
What is The Watts Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Watts Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Watts 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 The Watts Arms last inspected?
The Watts Arms was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 The Watts Arms 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 Watts Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Watts 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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