Salt & Light Bakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · York
Salt & Light Bakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 2022, more than 4 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: 20 St Nicholas Crescent, Copmanthorpe, YO23 3UZ
How it compares in York
That puts Salt & Light Bakes 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% | ← Salt & Light Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Salt & Light Bakes 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 Salt & Light Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie dough 2 go Other catering premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
| Copmanthorpe Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2010 |
| Anteiku Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2021 |
| Copmanthorpe Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Hutchison Catering at Copmanthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Copmanthorpe Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Copmanthorpe Child Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Salt & Light Bakes
What is Salt & Light Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Salt & Light Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 3 May 2022.
Is Salt & Light Bakes 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salt & Light Bakes last inspected?
Salt & Light Bakes was last inspected on 3 May 2022, more than 4 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 Salt & Light Bakes?
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 Salt & Light Bakes compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Salt & Light Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Salt & Light Bakes 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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