The Sketch Box food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · York
The Sketch Box 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 15 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: Museum Gardens, Museum Street, YO1 7FR
How it compares in York
That puts The Sketch Box 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 Sketch Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sketch Box 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 Sketch Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about The Sketch Box
What is The Sketch Box's food hygiene rating?
The Sketch Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Sketch Box 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 The Sketch Box last inspected?
The Sketch Box was last inspected on 15 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 The Sketch Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sketch Box compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Sketch Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Sketch Box 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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