Happy Haddock food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · York
Happy Haddock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Happy Haddock was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lay By And Picnic Area, York Road, Deighton, YO19 6HA
How it compares in York
That puts Happy Haddock 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% | ← Happy Haddock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Happy Haddock 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 Happy Haddock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimston House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| York Road Garage - Spar Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Sangthai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Happy Haddock
What is Happy Haddock's food hygiene rating?
Happy Haddock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Happy Haddock 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Haddock last inspected?
Happy Haddock was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Happy Haddock?
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 Happy Haddock compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Haddock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Happy Haddock 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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