Lodes Sunset Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Lodes Sunset Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Lodes Sunset Ltd was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Natwest, 14 Main Street, Heslington, YO10 5EA
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Lodes Sunset Ltd 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% | ← Lodes Sunset Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lodes Sunset Ltd 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 Lodes Sunset Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bell's Cakes & Sweets Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Archbishop Holgate's School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Badger Hill Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Badger Hill Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
| Beehive Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bamboo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| BP Jorvik (M&S) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Lodes Sunset Ltd
What is Lodes Sunset Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lodes Sunset Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Lodes Sunset Ltd 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 Lodes Sunset Ltd last inspected?
Lodes Sunset Ltd was last inspected on 3 June 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 Lodes Sunset Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lodes Sunset Ltd compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Lodes Sunset Ltd holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Lodes Sunset 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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