Mr Smiths Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
Mr Smiths Delicatessen 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 3 February 2025, 17 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: 129 Hallgate, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4DA
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Mr Smiths Delicatessen 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% | ← Mr Smiths Delicatessen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mr Smiths Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cottingham Adult Learning Centre School/college/university | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Cassiels Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Barkers Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Blonde's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Abigail Bakes Other catering premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
Questions about Mr Smiths Delicatessen
What is Mr Smiths Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Mr Smiths Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 3 February 2025.
Is Mr Smiths Delicatessen 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 Mr Smiths Delicatessen last inspected?
Mr Smiths Delicatessen was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 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 Mr Smiths Delicatessen 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 Mr Smiths Delicatessen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Mr Smiths Delicatessen 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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