Toms Dairy food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · York
Toms Dairy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: St Sampsons Square, York
How it compares in York
That puts Toms Dairy 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% | ← Toms Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Toms Dairy 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 Toms Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Toms Dairy
What is Toms Dairy's food hygiene rating?
Toms Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Toms Dairy 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Toms Dairy last inspected?
Toms Dairy was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Toms Dairy?
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 Toms Dairy compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Toms Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Toms Dairy 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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