Blue Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hull City
Blue Shop 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 11 December 2023, more than 2 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: 178 Hessle Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU3 3AD
How it compares in Hull City
That puts Blue Shop among the 1,495 places in Hull City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,495 | 78% | ← Blue Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Blue Shop 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 Blue Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Adelaide Primary School ( After School Club) Other catering premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Africa Sema Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Babylon Supermarket 7 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Aunt Sally's Sandwich Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bay Learning Academy CIC School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Blue Shop
What is Blue Shop's food hygiene rating?
Blue Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 11 December 2023.
Is Blue Shop 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 Blue Shop last inspected?
Blue Shop was last inspected on 11 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hull City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Shop?
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 Blue Shop compare to other places in Hull City?
78% of the 1,920 rated food businesses in Hull City hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Blue Shop 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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Blue Shop is one of 2,054 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Hull. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Hull →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.hull.gov.uk
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