Authentic African Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hull City
Authentic African Food Store 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: 168 Hessle Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU3 3AD
How it compares in Hull City
In Hull City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Authentic African Food Store 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% | ← Authentic African Food Store | |
| 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 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 Authentic African Food Store 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 Authentic African Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| 5 Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Adelaide Primary School ( After School Club) Other catering premises | 401 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 | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bay Learning Academy CIC School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Authentic African Food Store
What is Authentic African Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Authentic African Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hull City Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Authentic African Food Store 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 Authentic African Food Store last inspected?
Authentic African Food Store was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Authentic African Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Authentic African Food Store 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 Authentic African Food Store holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Authentic African Food Store 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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Authentic African Food Store is one of 2,054 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Hull. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Hull →
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