The Old Potting Shed food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · York
The Old Potting Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: North End Cottage, York Road, Naburn, YO19 4RR
How it compares in York
That puts The Old Potting Shed among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← The Old Potting Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 297 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Potting Shed none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Potting Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors at Naburn Primary School School/college/university | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Orange & Smoothies Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2018 |
| Naburn Lock Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about The Old Potting Shed
What is The Old Potting Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Old Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 16 November 2018.
Is The Old Potting Shed 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Potting Shed last inspected?
The Old Potting Shed was last inspected on 16 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Potting Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Potting Shed compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Potting Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Old Potting Shed 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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