ST News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
ST News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 May 2025, 13 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: 12 Little Stonegate, York, YO1 8AX
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so ST News 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% | ← ST News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 ST News 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 ST News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about ST News
What is ST News's food hygiene rating?
ST News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 16 May 2025.
Is ST News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ST News last inspected?
ST News was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 ST News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ST News compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while ST News holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects ST News 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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