Bell's Cakes & Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Bell's Cakes & Sweets 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 11 March 2020, more than 6 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: 64 Crossways, York, YO10 5JQ
How it compares in York
That puts Bell's Cakes & Sweets 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% | ← Bell's Cakes & Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bell's Cakes & Sweets 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 Bell's Cakes & Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Hill Primary School School/college/university | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Archbishop Holgate's School School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Badger Hill Butchers Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Badger Hill Convenience Store Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
| Bamboo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Brew York Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| BP Jorvik (M&S) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Bell's Cakes & Sweets
What is Bell's Cakes & Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Bell's Cakes & Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 11 March 2020.
Is Bell's Cakes & Sweets 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 Bell's Cakes & Sweets last inspected?
Bell's Cakes & Sweets was last inspected on 11 March 2020, more than 6 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 Bell's Cakes & Sweets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bell's Cakes & Sweets compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Bell's Cakes & Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Bell's Cakes & Sweets 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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