The Bishy Weigh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
The Bishy Weigh holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 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 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NA
How it compares in York
That puts The Bishy Weigh 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 Bishy Weigh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bishy Weigh 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 Bishy Weigh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Ashley Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2018 |
| Aspens @ Scarcroft Primary School School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about The Bishy Weigh
What is The Bishy Weigh's food hygiene rating?
The Bishy Weigh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 4 July 2025.
Is The Bishy Weigh 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bishy Weigh last inspected?
The Bishy Weigh was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 months 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 Bishy Weigh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bishy Weigh compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Bishy Weigh is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Bishy Weigh 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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