Downs Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Riding of Yorkshire
Downs Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 18b Market Place, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8JA
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Downs 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% | ← Downs 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 Downs Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Andrew Little Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Fresh N Fruity Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Nutmegs (Four Seasons) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Hedon Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Dinky Pinkies Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| St Augustines Pantry Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2020 |
Questions about Downs Fish and Chips
What is Downs Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Downs Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Downs 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Downs Fish and Chips last inspected?
Downs Fish and Chips was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Downs 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 Downs Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Downs 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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