Africa Sema food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hull City
Africa Sema 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 March 2026, 4 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: 295 Hessle Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU3 4BQ
How it compares in Hull City
That puts Africa Sema 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% | ← Africa Sema | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Africa Sema 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 Africa Sema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Supermarket 7 Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 5 Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Boulevard Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Adelaide Primary School ( After School Club) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Africa Sema
What is Africa Sema's food hygiene rating?
Africa Sema has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Africa Sema 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 Africa Sema last inspected?
Africa Sema was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months 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 Africa Sema?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Africa Sema 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 Africa Sema is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Africa Sema 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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