The Custody Area food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · York
The Custody Area holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2020, more than 6 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: Divisional Police H Q, Fulford Road, York, YO10 4BY
How it compares in York
That puts The Custody Area 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% | ← The Custody Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Custody Area 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 The Custody Area, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie & Mabel Mobile caterer | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Baxterstorey @ TSYS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Adventurers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Auden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 52 Broadway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Beehive Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Custody Area
What is The Custody Area's food hygiene rating?
The Custody Area has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 6 January 2020.
Is The Custody Area 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Custody Area last inspected?
The Custody Area was last inspected on 6 January 2020, more than 6 years 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 The Custody Area?
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 The Custody Area compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Custody Area is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Custody Area 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Custody Area and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
York inspects and rates 2,151 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in York →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.york.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →