The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hull City
The Ship Inn 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 8 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: 44-46 Church Street, Sutton-on-Hull, HU7 4TA
How it compares in Hull City
That puts The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Lawn Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Baylis Place Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Biggin Hill Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Astra Youth Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bessie's Bistro Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| 1936 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Mary Queen of the Martyrs VC Academy Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 8 November 2025.
Is The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 8 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 The Ship Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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