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Instantly access official UK food hygiene ratings for restaurants, takeaways, and more. Browse an interactive map, search by name or location, and make informed decisions about where to eat. View detailed inspection information and compare establishments.
What's New in FoodCheck
1.3
July 26, 2026
Smarter Search and UK Insights have arrived. • Smarter Search: one search for places and establishments, matching partial names across the whole UK • UK Insights: see how your postcode area and council compare with the rest of the UK, explore chain report cards, regional breakdowns, and national rankings • Check from Apple Maps: share any place from Apple Maps to see its hygiene rating in the share sheet • Watched Areas: get notified about new inspections near the places you care about (Supporter) • Polish, accessibility improvements, and fixes throughout
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FoodCheck Supporter - Annual
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$4.99
FoodCheck Supporter - Lifetime
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FAQ
What is FoodCheck?
FoodCheck provides instant access to official Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene ratings for restaurants, takeaways, cafes, pubs, and shops across the UK. It helps users make safer choices about where they eat by displaying these scores.
Does FoodCheck have ads?
No, FoodCheck does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional supporter features available through a subscription.
What information does FoodCheck provide about an establishment?
For each establishment, FoodCheck displays the hygiene score, inspection date, local authority information, structural score, confidence in management, full address, and phone number. You can also see how it compares to similar businesses in the same local authority.
How can I find food hygiene ratings near me with FoodCheck?
FoodCheck automatically loads nearby results using your current location on an interactive map. You can also search by name, city, town, postcode, or address to explore ratings in specific areas.
What are the "Supporter Features" in FoodCheck?
Supporter features, unlocked via an annual subscription of $1.99, include saving favourite establishments, viewing inspection history, accessing full UK Insights (rankings, best/worst rated places), and seeing top chain locations and recent inspections.
Does FoodCheck cover all of the UK?
Yes, FoodCheck is powered by live FSA data and covers hygiene ratings for establishments in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
Can I filter results in FoodCheck?
Yes, you can narrow down your results by hygiene rating (0-5, Pass, Improvement Required, etc.) and by business type, such as restaurants, takeaways, pubs, retailers, and hotels. You can also hide categories you are not interested in.
How often is FoodCheck updated?
The app was last updated on July 26, 2026, with version 1.3. The data it provides is based on live FSA data, ensuring up-to-date hygiene ratings.









