Food hygiene ratings in York
York inspects and rates 2,176 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,870 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 306 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. 66 businesses, 4% 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 | 112 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in York
Food hygiene ratings for each town York inspects.
- Huntington 73 places
- Haxby 42 places
- Strensall 31 places
- Heslington 29 places
- Acomb 28 places
- Nether Poppleton 28 places
- Copmanthorpe 25 places
- Bishopthorpe 22 places
- Dunnington 22 places
- Dringhouses 22 places
- Upper Poppleton 22 places
- Wigginton 17 places
Recently inspected in York
The most recent inspections published by York, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokehouse Burritos | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Rebel Tea | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Cookery School at The Grand York | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Treasurers House Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| York Minster Refectory | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| 2 Many Wines | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Bistro Guy | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Charles XII | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| kWh Coffee Roastery | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Silver Spur | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| The Olive Tree | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| NJ Cakes Bakes and Catering | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 17 August 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 19 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 |
| Brunch Time | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| New Pak Ho Chop Suey House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Old School Coffee Stop & Village Store | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 July 2026 |
| Copmanthorpe Chippy | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 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 |
| Mr Tea | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 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 2,176 businesses, of which 1,870 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?
66 food businesses in York hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 19 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.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-27. Browse all UK councils →