Victoria Road Continental Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Victoria Road Continental Mini Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 146 Victoria Road, YO11 1SL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
A 2 is rare: only 54 of 6,232 rated places in North Yorkshire score this low, about one in 115. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,376 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ← Victoria Road Continental Mini Market | |
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Victoria Road Continental Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Victoria Road Continental Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2019 |
| Corner House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| Ashbrowns Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Abbeydale Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Conservatory Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Coffee Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Craft Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Azzaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Victoria Road Continental Mini Market
What is Victoria Road Continental Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Road Continental Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Yorkshire Council on 9 December 2022.
Is Victoria Road Continental Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Victoria Road Continental Mini Market last inspected?
Victoria Road Continental Mini Market was last inspected on 9 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Victoria Road Continental Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Victoria Road Continental Mini Market compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Victoria Road Continental Mini Market holds a 2. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Victoria Road Continental Mini Market 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 2 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 North Yorkshire, 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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