GSAI food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
GSAI 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
The rating dates from 4 February 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: 20 Eastholme Drive, York, YO30 5SW
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so GSAI 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% | ← GSAI | |
| 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 GSAI 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 GSAI, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdhouse Bakery Other catering premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Bootham Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| AJ's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bishop & Bison Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2020 |
| Baker Boy York Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
Questions about GSAI
What is GSAI's food hygiene rating?
GSAI has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 4 February 2020.
Is GSAI 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 GSAI last inspected?
GSAI was last inspected on 4 February 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 GSAI?
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 GSAI compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while GSAI holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects GSAI 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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