Polar Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hull City
Polar Bear holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 2 November 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: 229 Spring Bank, Kingston upon Hull, HU3 1LR
How it compares in Hull City
In Hull City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Polar Bear 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% | ← Polar Bear | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Polar Bear 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 Polar Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanic Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Akdeniz International Market Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Adam Halal Butcher Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Art House Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Avenues Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ayan Butchers Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Bekhal Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Bobs' Barista and Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Polar Bear
What is Polar Bear's food hygiene rating?
Polar Bear has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hull City Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Polar Bear 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Polar Bear last inspected?
Polar Bear was last inspected on 2 November 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 Polar Bear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Polar Bear 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 Polar Bear holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Polar Bear 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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