Johnston's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hull City
Johnston's 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: 29-31 Carr Lane, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 3RB
How it compares in Hull City
In Hull City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Johnston's 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% | ← Johnston's | |
| 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 Johnston's 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 Johnston's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Carvers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Admiral of the Humber Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Bar 82 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Afro Mart Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Amber Cafe Hull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Johnston's
What is Johnston's's food hygiene rating?
Johnston's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hull City Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Johnston's 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 Johnston's last inspected?
Johnston's was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Johnston's?
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 Johnston's 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 Johnston's holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Johnston's 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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