The Highway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hull City
The Highway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 10 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: The Highway Hotel Public House, Willerby Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 5LH
How it compares in Hull City
That puts The Highway 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% | ← The Highway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Highway 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 The Highway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Two -0- One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Ali Babas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Anlaby Acre Heads School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Anlaby Park Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Brunch Sandwich Bar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Atlantis 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Anlaby Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Anlaby Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about The Highway
What is The Highway's food hygiene rating?
The Highway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 14 August 2025.
Is The Highway 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Highway last inspected?
The Highway was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 The Highway?
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 The Highway 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 The Highway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects The Highway 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Highway is one of 2,054 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Hull. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Hull →
Hull City inspects and rates 2,281 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Hull City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.hull.gov.uk
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