Cookery School at The Grand York food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Cookery School at The Grand York holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cookery School at The Grand York was inspected on 24 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in York score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all York ratings →
Address: Grand Hotel, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GD
How this rating has changed
Cookery School at The Grand York was re-inspected on 24 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in York
That puts Cookery School at The Grand York 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% | ← Cookery School at The Grand York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 306 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cookery School at The Grand York 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 Cookery School at The Grand York, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| AMT Coffee Mobile caterer | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Cookery School at The Grand York
What is Cookery School at The Grand York's food hygiene rating?
Cookery School at The Grand York has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 24 August 2026.
Is Cookery School at The Grand York 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cookery School at The Grand York last inspected?
Cookery School at The Grand York was last inspected on 24 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cookery School at The Grand York?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cookery School at The Grand York compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,870 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Cookery School at The Grand York is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Cookery School at The Grand York 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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