Food hygiene ratings in York
York inspects and rates 2,151 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,854 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 297 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in York
Standards here are good: 74% of rated businesses in York hold the top score of 5, and 91% hold a 4 or better. 56 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in York
Food hygiene ratings for each town York inspects.
- Huntington 74 places
- Haxby 42 places
- Strensall 31 places
- Heslington 29 places
- Nether Poppleton 28 places
- Acomb 28 places
- Copmanthorpe 25 places
- Bishopthorpe 22 places
- Upper Poppleton 22 places
- Dringhouses 22 places
- Dunnington 21 places
- Wigginton 16 places
Recently inspected in York
The most recent inspections published by York, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| YHA York | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Dhillon Bridge Fisheries | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| B&B York | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Holiday Inn Express | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Nelsons Bakery | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Hallo Mallow Sandwich Bar and Deli | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| My Ohana | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| YUZU Street Food | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Adventurers Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| JoJo's Place | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips (A64) | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Chickpea | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in York
The lowest-rated food businesses in York are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 17 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desire Food Ltd | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Cecils Pizza & Grill Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Cafe Fairbairn | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 May 2026 |
| Cafe 89 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 May 2026 |
| Tang of Tang Hall | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| The Fishermans Wife | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Sky Blue Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 April 2026 |
| Crepe Creations | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| Ship Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 March 2026 |
| Papasito | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 March 2026 |
| Mr Tea | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Brunch Time | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| The Cottage Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 November 2025 |
| Subway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| PSN Catering @ Pikehills Golf Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 October 2025 |
| Salsa Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| Cafee M | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 October 2025 |
| The Cafe at Wilkinsons | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 February 2023 |
Questions about food hygiene in York
How many food businesses does York rate?
York publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,151 businesses, of which 1,854 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in York?
74% of rated businesses in York hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in York have a bad hygiene rating?
56 food businesses in York hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 17 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in York?
Environmental health officers employed by York carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in York
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant 5 - Very good
- 29 States 5 - Very good
- 2gather 5 - Very good
- 52 Broadway 5 - Very good
- A1 Moto 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield York Society 5 - Very good
- abm at Joseph Rowntree Secondary School 5 - Very good
- ABM at St Barnabas C of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ St Oswalds C E Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Solutions @ Hob Moor Oaks Primary School 5 - Very good
- Acomb & District Conservative Club 5 - Very good
- Acomb Kebab House 5 - Very good
- Acomb Mega Chippy 5 - Very good
- Acomb Primary School 5 - Very good
- Acomb W.M.C & Institute 5 - Very good
- Acorn ARL Sports & Social Club 5 - Very good
- Acorn Meats 5 - Very good
- Adventurers Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Agility Parks 5 - Very good
- Airden House 5 - Very good
- AJ's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Al Volo 5 - Very good
- Alatarte 5 - Very good
- Alcuin Lodge 5 - Very good
- ALDI 5 - Very good
- ALDI 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores 5 - Very good
- Ali's Ices 5 - Very good
- Alice's Baking 5 - Very good
- All is Sweet 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church Hall 5 - Very good
- All Things Nice Home Bakery 5 - Very good
- Alligator Wholefoods 5 - Very good
- Alma Cafe and Gifts 5 - Very good
- Alys Bakery 5 - Very good
- Amarna House Care Home 5 - Very good
- Ambiente Tapas Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Ambiente Tapas Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Ambrosia Greek Street Food 5 - Very good
- Amorino 5 - Very good
- AMT Coffee 5 - Very good
- Andrea Peitte 5 - Very good
- Annes Cake Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Anteiku 5 - Very good
- Apple House (York) 5 - Very good
- Apple Tree Cakery 5 - Very good
- Applefields School 5 - Very good
- Araucaria Fine Foods 5 - Very good
- Archbishop Holgate's School 5 - Very good
- Arnot House 5 - Very good
- Aroma Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Arras 5 - Very good
- Artful Dodger 5 - Very good
- Ascot House Guest House 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Ashfield Caravan Park 5 - Very good
- Ashley Guesthouse 5 - Very good
- ASK 5 - Very good
- Askham Bryan College 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-09. Browse all UK councils →