The Meridian Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Meridian Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 201 Queen Street, Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU19 2HH
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Meridian Centre 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 Meridian Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Meridian Centre 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 Meridian Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1033 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| Tamarix Lodge Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| House of Vape Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2023 |
| Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Jo's Sunshine Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 October 2025 |
| Al Feeno's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| Withernsea Boating Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Queen Street Stores Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about The Meridian Centre
What is The Meridian Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Meridian Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The Meridian Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meridian Centre last inspected?
The Meridian Centre was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Meridian Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Meridian Centre 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 Meridian Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Meridian Centre 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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