The Hop Cavern food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Hop Cavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 21 Market Place, Howden, Goole, DN14 7BL
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Hop Cavern 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 Hop Cavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Hop Cavern none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hop Cavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howden Pre-School at Bishops Manor School/college/university | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Early Explorers Community Pre School Caring Premises | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Annie's Fruit Bowl Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Badger & Bean Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Florena's Limited Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Badger's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Flourish & Prosper Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2015 |
| Fullers Bakery Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about The Hop Cavern
What is The Hop Cavern's food hygiene rating?
The Hop Cavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 23 June 2021.
Is The Hop Cavern 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hop Cavern last inspected?
The Hop Cavern was last inspected on 23 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hop Cavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hop Cavern 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 Hop Cavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Hop Cavern 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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