Sutton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hull City
Sutton Arms 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: Goodhart Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU7 4DW
How it compares in Hull City
That puts Sutton Arms 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% | ← Sutton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sutton Arms 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 Sutton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Astra Youth Centre Other catering premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Baylis Place Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Biggin Hill Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| BrightStart@Bransholme Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Mary Queen of the Martyrs VC Academy Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Big T's Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Sutton Arms
What is Sutton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Sutton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Sutton Arms 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 Sutton Arms last inspected?
Sutton Arms was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Sutton Arms?
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 Sutton Arms 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 Sutton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Sutton Arms 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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Sutton Arms is one of 2,054 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Hull. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Hull →
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