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Food Hygiene Rating APIFree REST Service

Provides access to food hygiene ratings issued to various food establishments across the UK. It allows users to obtain data in XML and JSON formats, featuring geolocation details for businesses inspected by local authorities.

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Rate Limit
Free (No auth required)
Auth
Gateway (Zero-Setup)
Security & CORS
HTTPS • CORS Enabled
Payload Format
JSON / REST

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// Call via FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway (In-Memory Cache + CORS Guard)
// Endpoint: https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/food-hygiene-rating-api

async function callFoodHygieneRatingAPI() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch("https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/food-hygiene-rating-api", {
      headers: {
        "Accept": "application/json",
        // "x-freeapi-key": "fapi_live_your_api_key" // FreeAPI Gateway Key
      }
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`Gateway HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
    }

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log("FreeAPI Live Data:", data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("FreeAPI Gateway Error:", error);
  }
}

callFoodHygieneRatingAPI();
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Key Advantages (Pros)

  • Zero-Auth: No API key or registration required to start querying.
  • Documented Rate Limit: Free (No auth required).
  • HTTPS & CORS Enabled: Can be queried directly from client browsers or server backends.

Considerations & Limits (Cons)

  • Rate Limited: Excessive rapid requests may receive HTTP 429 status.
  • Third-party SLA: Service uptime depends on the upstream provider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Yes, Food Hygiene Rating API is listed as a free endpoint on FreeAPI Directory with an allowance of: Free (No auth required).

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