The Purple Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Purple Fish 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 10 April 2026, 3 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, Burstwick, Hull, HU12 9EB
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Purple Fish among the 2,504 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 | 2,504 | 84% | ← The Purple Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 306 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 178 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Purple Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burstwick Primary School School/college/university | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds Burstwick Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Burstwick Country Golf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Burstwick Service Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Kiddycare Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Kelsey Gardens Refreshment Lodge Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Purple Fish
What is The Purple Fish's food hygiene rating?
The Purple Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 10 April 2026.
Is The Purple Fish 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 The Purple Fish last inspected?
The Purple Fish was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 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 Purple Fish compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,980 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Purple Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Purple Fish 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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