Authentic African Food Store

Kingston Upon 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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 9 April 2025 by Hull City.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Authentic African Food Store, from November 2020 to April 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2020 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Authentic African Food Store.

Food hygiene rating history for Authentic African Food Store
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
5 November 2020	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
9 April 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Authentic African Food Store in Kingston Upon 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?

168 Hessle Road,
Kingston Upon Hull,
HU3 3AD

Authentic African Food Store Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects Authentic African Food Store?

Food hygiene at Authentic African Food Store is inspected by Hull City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.hull.gov.uk or foodandhealth&[email protected].

Questions about Authentic African Food Store

What is Authentic African Food Store’s food hygiene rating?

Authentic African Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 April 2025.

When was Authentic African Food Store last inspected?

Authentic African Food Store was last inspected by Hull City on 9 April 2025.

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.