Food Standards Agency

API

Free UK Food Hygiene Rating Data API

Overview

The Food Standards Agency API provides RESTful access to official UK food hygiene rating data for registered establishments. Key endpoints include searching by postcode, establishment name, geographic coordinates, or local authority. Responses are JSON-formatted, containing details like hygiene rating (0-5), inspection date, address, business type, and operator information. Use cases include integrating ratings into consumer apps for finding safe eateries, adding hygiene data to restaurant booking platforms, or analyzing regional hygiene trends for public health research.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('http://ratings.food.gov.uk/open-data/en-GB')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON Support
No Auth Required
Geographic Search
Establishment Details

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Food Standards Agency API free to use?

Yes, it is an open data API with free access for both non-commercial and commercial purposes, subject to the terms of use.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required to access the public endpoints of the API.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are provided in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free Open Data Access
⊕ Comprehensive UK Coverage
⊕ Regularly Updated Ratings
⊕ Easy Integration

Cons

⊖ UK-Only Data
⊖ Potential Rate Limits
⊖ Limited to Hygiene Ratings