The Divine Project food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Divine Project 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 11 December 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: 22-24 Market Street, York, YO1 8SJ
How it compares in York
That puts The Divine Project 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 Divine Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Divine Project 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 Divine Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about The Divine Project
What is The Divine Project's food hygiene rating?
The Divine Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 11 December 2024.
Is The Divine Project 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 Divine Project last inspected?
The Divine Project was last inspected on 11 December 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 The Divine Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Divine Project compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Divine Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Divine Project 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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