Hungate Reading Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Hungate Reading Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ground Floor Bellerby Court, Hungate, York, YO1 7AF
How it compares in York
That puts Hungate Reading Cafe 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% | ← Hungate Reading Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hungate Reading Cafe 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 Hungate Reading Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Arras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Hungate Reading Cafe
What is Hungate Reading Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hungate Reading Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Hungate Reading Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hungate Reading Cafe last inspected?
Hungate Reading Cafe was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Hungate Reading Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hungate Reading Cafe compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Hungate Reading Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hungate Reading Cafe 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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