Changing Lives (Arc Light) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · York
Changing Lives (Arc Light) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 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: Union Terrace, York, YO31 7ES
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Changing Lives (Arc Light) 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% | ← Changing Lives (Arc Light) | |
| 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 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 Changing Lives (Arc Light) 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 Changing Lives (Arc Light), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Arnot House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Alys Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bodrum Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| B&B York Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Changing Lives (Arc Light)
What is Changing Lives (Arc Light)'s food hygiene rating?
Changing Lives (Arc Light) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Changing Lives (Arc Light) 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Changing Lives (Arc Light) last inspected?
Changing Lives (Arc Light) was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Changing Lives (Arc Light)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Changing Lives (Arc Light) compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Changing Lives (Arc Light) holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Changing Lives (Arc Light) 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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