CMstore Espina food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
CMstore Espina 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 3 March 2021, more than 5 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: 3 Blakeley Grove, York, YO30 4UB
How it compares in York
That puts CMstore Espina 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% | ← CMstore Espina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 CMstore Espina 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 CMstore Espina, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Boy York Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Booker Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2019 |
| AJ's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Birdhouse Bakery Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
Questions about CMstore Espina
What is CMstore Espina's food hygiene rating?
CMstore Espina has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 3 March 2021.
Is CMstore Espina 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 CMstore Espina last inspected?
CMstore Espina was last inspected on 3 March 2021, more than 5 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 CMstore Espina?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 CMstore Espina compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and CMstore Espina is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects CMstore Espina 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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