The Old York Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Old York Tea Room 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 8 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Make Your Mark, 72 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LF
How it compares in York
That puts The Old York Tea Room 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% | ← The Old York Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old York Tea Room 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 The Old York Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about The Old York Tea Room
What is The Old York Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Old York Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 8 February 2025.
Is The Old York Tea Room 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 The Old York Tea Room last inspected?
The Old York Tea Room was last inspected on 8 February 2025, 17 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 The Old York Tea Room?
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 The Old York Tea Room compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Old York Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Old York Tea Room 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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