The Shakespeare Inn

Hull

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 2 June 2026 by East Riding of Yorkshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Shakespeare Inn, from February 2020 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Shakespeare Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Shakespeare Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 February 2020	5 / 5	Very good
9 May 2024	5 / 5	Very good
2 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Shakespeare Inn in Hull has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

9 Baxtergate,
Hedon,
Hull,
HU12 8JN

The Shakespeare Inn Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Shakespeare Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Shakespeare Inn?

Food hygiene at The Shakespeare Inn is inspected by East Riding of Yorkshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastriding.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Shakespeare Inn

What is The Shakespeare Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Shakespeare Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 2 June 2026.

When was The Shakespeare Inn last inspected?

The Shakespeare Inn was last inspected by East Riding of Yorkshire on 2 June 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.