Happy Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hull City
Happy Shopper holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 10 James Reckitt Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, HU8 7TP
How it compares in Hull City
In Hull City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Shopper sits behind roughly 1,495 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,495 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 10% | ← Happy Shopper | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Happy Shopper 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 Happy Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| aScEND Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Barmston Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| ABC Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Asda Express Ferry Lane PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
Questions about Happy Shopper
What is Happy Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Happy Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hull City Council on 23 October 2023.
Is Happy Shopper safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Shopper last inspected?
Happy Shopper was last inspected on 23 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Happy Shopper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Happy Shopper 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 Happy Shopper holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Happy Shopper 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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Happy Shopper is one of 2,054 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Hull. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Hull →
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