M&J European Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hull City
M&J European 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: 129 Newland Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 2ES
How it compares in Hull City
In Hull City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so M&J European 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% | ← M&J European 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 M&J European 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 M&J European Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| B & M Andrews Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2023 |
| Barleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Benedicts Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| AK Bubble Tea Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Beverley Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Arts Cafe School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about M&J European Store
What is M&J European Store's food hygiene rating?
M&J European Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hull City Council on 16 September 2025.
Is M&J European 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 M&J European Store last inspected?
M&J European Store was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 M&J European Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M&J European 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 M&J European Store holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects M&J European 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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