Desire Food Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Desire Food Ltd holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: 70B Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ
How it compares in York
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 1,854 rated places in York score this low, about one in 1,854. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Desire Food Ltd |
A further 297 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Desire Food Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Desire Food Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alys Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bodrum Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
Questions about Desire Food Ltd
What is Desire Food Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Desire Food Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by York Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Desire Food Ltd safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Desire Food Ltd last inspected?
Desire Food Ltd was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Desire Food Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Desire Food Ltd compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Desire Food Ltd holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Desire Food Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at York, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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