Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office 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 August 2024, 22 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: 22 Lendal, York, YO1 8AA
How it compares in York
That puts Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office 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% | ← Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office 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 Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Bobo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2020 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office
What is Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office 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 Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office last inspected?
Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office?
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 Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Miller & Carter at the Old Post Office 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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