The Brain Jar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hull City
The Brain Jar 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 17 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: 4-6 Trinity House Lane, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 2JA
How it compares in Hull City
That puts The Brain Jar 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 Brain Jar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Brain Jar 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 Brain Jar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alessandro's Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boss Burrito Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bar 82 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Absolutley Cultured at Humber Street Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bert's Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Amber Cafe Hull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Brain Jar
What is The Brain Jar's food hygiene rating?
The Brain Jar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Brain Jar 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 The Brain Jar last inspected?
The Brain Jar was last inspected on 17 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 The Brain Jar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Brain Jar 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 Brain Jar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects The Brain Jar 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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