Birchlands Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Birchlands Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Moor Lane, Haxby, YO32 2PH
How it compares in York
That puts Birchlands Care Home 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% | ← Birchlands Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Birchlands Care Home 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 Birchlands Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Other catering premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2011 |
| Miller's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Haxby Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2021 |
| Hutchison Catering at Wigginton Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| George's Greens Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Aroma Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bromwich Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Birchlands Care Home
What is Birchlands Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Birchlands Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Birchlands Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birchlands Care Home last inspected?
Birchlands Care Home was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Birchlands Care Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birchlands Care Home compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Birchlands Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Birchlands Care Home 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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Birchlands Care Home is one of 42 rated food businesses in Haxby. See every hygiene rating in Haxby →
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