The Back Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Back Room 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: 173-175 Hallgate, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4BB
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Back Room among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Back Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Back Room 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 Back Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Bakes Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Barkers Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cassiels Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Blue Kangaroo Other catering premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Blonde's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Cottingham Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about The Back Room
What is The Back Room's food hygiene rating?
The Back Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 6 March 2026.
Is The Back Room 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 The Back Room last inspected?
The Back Room was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Back Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Back Room compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Back Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Back Room 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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The Back Room is one of 101 rated food businesses in Cottingham. See every hygiene rating in Cottingham →
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