Waqif Arabian Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Waqif Arabian Kitchen 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
This is a fresh result: Waqif Arabian Kitchen was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 4 Spark York, Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
How it compares in York
That puts Waqif Arabian Kitchen 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% | ← Waqif Arabian Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Waqif Arabian Kitchen 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 Waqif Arabian Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Waqif Arabian Kitchen
What is Waqif Arabian Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Waqif Arabian Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Waqif Arabian Kitchen 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 Waqif Arabian Kitchen last inspected?
Waqif Arabian Kitchen was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Waqif Arabian Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Waqif Arabian Kitchen compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Waqif Arabian Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Waqif Arabian Kitchen 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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