Food Circle York CIC food hygiene rating
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Food Circle York CIC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0UE
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Food Circle York CIC sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Food Circle York CIC | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Food Circle York CIC 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 Food Circle York CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Ascot House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| A1 Moto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Applefields School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Arras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Barbican House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about Food Circle York CIC
What is Food Circle York CIC's food hygiene rating?
Food Circle York CIC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Food Circle York CIC safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Circle York CIC last inspected?
Food Circle York CIC was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Food Circle York CIC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Circle York CIC compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Food Circle York CIC holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Food Circle York CIC 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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