Yahala Mataam food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Yahala Mataam 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
This is a fresh result: Yahala Mataam was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Citadel, Gillygate, York, YO31 7EA
How it compares in York
That puts Yahala Mataam 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% | ← Yahala Mataam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Yahala Mataam 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 Yahala Mataam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alys Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bodrum Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Arnot House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
Questions about Yahala Mataam
What is Yahala Mataam's food hygiene rating?
Yahala Mataam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Yahala Mataam 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 Yahala Mataam last inspected?
Yahala Mataam was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Yahala Mataam?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yahala Mataam compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Yahala Mataam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Yahala Mataam 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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