Dinky Groves food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Dinky Groves holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 84 Lowther Street, York, YO31 7LX
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Dinky Groves sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Dinky Groves | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dinky Groves 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 Dinky Groves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Alys Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Arnot House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Dinky Groves
What is Dinky Groves's food hygiene rating?
Dinky Groves has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Dinky Groves safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dinky Groves last inspected?
Dinky Groves was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Dinky Groves?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dinky Groves compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Dinky Groves holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Dinky Groves 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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