S J Donaldson food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hull City
S J Donaldson holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 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: 98 Newland Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 3AA
How it compares in Hull City
In Hull City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so S J Donaldson sits behind roughly 1,693 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,495 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ← S J Donaldson | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 S J Donaldson 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 S J Donaldson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Andrews Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2023 |
| Barleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Barleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Beverley Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Benedicts Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| AK Bubble Tea Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ash Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
Questions about S J Donaldson
What is S J Donaldson's food hygiene rating?
S J Donaldson has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hull City Council on 31 October 2024.
Is S J Donaldson safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was S J Donaldson last inspected?
S J Donaldson was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 S J Donaldson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S J Donaldson compare to other places in Hull City?
78% of the 1,920 rated food businesses in Hull City hold the top rating of 5, while S J Donaldson holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects S J Donaldson 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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S J Donaldson is one of 2,054 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Hull. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Hull →
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