Swirlz Gelato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Riding of Yorkshire
Swirlz Gelato holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1-3 Market Place, Pocklington, York, YO42 2AS
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Swirlz Gelato among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Swirlz Gelato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Swirlz Gelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew York Market Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| The Hide Cafe and Deli Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| YUZU Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Sebby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Pocklington Arts Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Sue Ryder Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2018 |
| Pane e Vino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Swirlz Gelato
What is Swirlz Gelato's food hygiene rating?
Swirlz Gelato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Swirlz Gelato safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swirlz Gelato last inspected?
Swirlz Gelato was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Swirlz Gelato compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Swirlz Gelato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Swirlz Gelato and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Swirlz Gelato is one of 74 rated food businesses in Pocklington. See every hygiene rating in Pocklington →
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