# UK Food Hygiene Ratings — See the rating before you eat

> Access UK food hygiene ratings for restaurants and eateries. (iPhone/iPad app by John Benson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-food-hygiene-ratings/id1017702924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Benson](https://appshunter.io/developer/376644555)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-food-hygiene-ratings/id1017702924/reviews.md

## What is UK Food Hygiene Ratings?

UK Food Hygiene — Know What You’re Eating

Ever wondered how clean your favourite restaurant really is?
You’ve probably seen those window stickers boasting “5 out of 5 for food hygiene” — but here’s the thing: in most of the UK, it’s not a legal requirement to display a food hygiene rating. That means you could be eating somewhere rated a 1, and never even know it.
UK Food Hygiene puts the power in your hands — helping you make smarter dining choices with instant access to official Food Standards Agency hygiene ratings

Features
• Live FSA data covering all of the UK
• Supports FHRS (England, Wales & NI) and FHIS (Scotland)
• Powerful in-app search to find exactly what you’re looking for
• Local authority stats & charts for insights near you
• Favourites list to track your go-to spots
• Product recall & allergy alerts direct from the FSA
• Apple Watch app for quick access on the move
• Filter by business type, rating, or allergy type
• See your results as a list or on an interactive map

Subscribe to unlock:
• Home screen widgets with hygiene info nearby
• Real-time alerts when a favourite’s rating changes
• Recall & allergy alerts as soon as they’re issued
• Ad-free experience for seamless browsing

Ratings at a glance
England, Wales, NI: 0–5 rating scale
Scotland: Pass / Pass (Eat Safe) / Improvement Required



Data & Legal
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
All data is provided directly from the Food Standards Agency.
For issues with data accuracy, please contact your local authority.

More info:
 www.food.gov.uk
 www.foodstandards.gov.scot

Terms of Use (EULA): mushroomapps.co.uk/licensed-application-end-user-license-agreement
Privacy Policy: mushroomapps.co.uk/car-check-mot-privacy-policy

## Key features

- Live FSA data for all UK
- Supports FHRS and FHIS
- In-app search functionality
- Local authority stats and charts
- Favourites list
- Product recall and allergy alerts
- Apple Watch app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Ad Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Widget Lock Screen Search | $1.99 | one-time |
| iMessage Full Search Results | $0.99 | one-time |
| Have It All | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-food-hygiene-ratings/id1017702924/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scammy ads!

*2026-05-18, version 4.0*

I was just served a full screen ad that stated my phone was hacked. 

The text of the ad:
Your account has been restricted.
We have detected that your device has been hacked after visiting adult websites.

### 1/5 — Annoying video ads

*2026-01-25, version 3.9*

Shows annoying video ads whenever you view a business. Also the default cookie options share data with hundreds of organisations.

### 1/5 — New version really poor

*2025-12-31, version 3.5*

This app has gone backwards.  If you name a restaurant and search it doesn’t bring that restaurant up, it simply gives a list of restaurants in the area which you then have to scroll through.  There is one restaurant nearby which comes up as you type the name but then doesn’t appear in the list.  It’s such a shame as the app had previously been very useful, but is now very hard work to use.

### 1/5 — So flawed

*2025-12-27, version 3.5*

It can’t find restaurants if searching by name. When in near me mode the list is not in alphabetical order so I have to scroll through the whole list just to find a particular restaurant.

### 5/5 — Works great now on the Apple Watch

*2025-10-20, version 3.1*

Would love to donate option to get rid of ads. Works great on the watch now. Support for compilations would be ideal so you can access immediately

### 1/5 — New update now has ads and no option to restore previous purchase

*2025-10-14, version 3.0*

I have really liked this app.  The new update looks great, but despite having paid to remove ads, the new update does not allow to restore a purchase and the ads are back there

### 5/5 — Almost perfect

*2025-09-16, version 2.2*

Very good, would be nice if it was nicer looking.
Also some sort of link to the website to see more detail maybe.
Also if you had the ability to search out of your favourites, as I have many restaurants added, it would be nice to quickly find them. 

But overall super helpful

### 2/5 — Watch app didn’t work

*2025-07-01, version 2.2*

Seems like a good app but the watch app simply doesn’t load anything and it’s not been updated in a year

### 4/5 — Good not great

*2025-04-20, version 2.2*

Bit hard to use and not well  polished

### 3/5 — Clunky to use

*2025-02-27, version 2.2*

Once you’ve eventually found the business you’re looking for the information is good but I’m not sure if it’s because I’m trying the free version but the layout on my iPhone is terrible and I find it very difficult to search for what I’m looking for. I’ve since deleted it and I’m using another app. If it had worked well I might have paid a reasonable amount for ad free but as it is I’m not even prepared to use the free version

## Frequently asked questions about UK Food Hygiene Ratings

### What does the UK Food Hygiene app do?

This app provides instant access to official Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene ratings for restaurants and eateries across the UK. It helps users make informed dining choices by showing the cleanliness and safety standards of establishments.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include live FSA data for all of the UK, support for both FHRS (England, Wales & NI) and FHIS (Scotland) rating systems, a powerful in-app search, local authority statistics, a favourites list, product recall and allergy alerts, and an Apple Watch app for quick access.

### How much does the UK Food Hygiene app cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. A subscription unlocks additional features such as home screen widgets, real-time rating change alerts, immediate recall and allergy alerts, and an ad-free experience.

### What regions does the app cover?

The app covers all of the UK, including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. It supports the FHRS system for England, Wales, and NI, and the FHIS system for Scotland, displaying ratings appropriate for each region.

### Can I use this app to check for allergy information?

Yes, the app provides product recall and allergy alerts directly from the FSA. With a subscription, you can receive these alerts in real-time as soon as they are issued, helping you stay informed about potential food safety concerns.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-03-11

Improvements to search

### 3.9 — 2026-01-20

Fixed issue causing the latest allergy and product alters from being shown

### 3.8 — 2026-01-13

Bug fixes

### 3.7 — 2026-01-09

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.6 — 2026-01-09

bug fixes

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