Head of Steam food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hull City
Head of Steam holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2025, 12 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: 10 King Street, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 2JJ
How it compares in Hull City
That puts Head of Steam 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% | ← Head of Steam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Head of Steam 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 Head of Steam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bar 82 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Alessandro's Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boss Burrito Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bert's Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Absolutley Cultured at Humber Street Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bob Carvers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Head of Steam
What is Head of Steam's food hygiene rating?
Head of Steam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Head of Steam 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Head of Steam last inspected?
Head of Steam was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 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 Head of Steam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Head of Steam 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 Head of Steam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Head of Steam 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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