Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital 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 19 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: Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
How it compares in York
That puts Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital 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% | ← Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital 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 Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Farm Social Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Arnot House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| B&B York Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Alys Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Ascot House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
Questions about Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital
What is Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital 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 Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital last inspected?
Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital was last inspected on 19 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 Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital 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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