The Coffee Pod food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
The Coffee Pod 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
This is a fresh result: The Coffee Pod was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, YO23 2QQ
How it compares in York
That puts The Coffee Pod 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 Coffee Pod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Coffee Pod 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 Coffee Pod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bish N Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| But First Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2013 |
| Bishopthorpe Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2021 |
| Bishopthorpe Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| BP London Bridge Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
Questions about The Coffee Pod
What is The Coffee Pod's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Pod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 23 June 2026.
Is The Coffee Pod 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 Coffee Pod last inspected?
The Coffee Pod was last inspected on 23 June 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 The Coffee Pod?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coffee Pod compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Coffee Pod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Coffee Pod 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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