Clifton Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · York
Clifton Catering 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
This is a fresh result: Clifton Catering was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 76 Clifton, York, YO30 6AW
How it compares in York
That puts Clifton Catering 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% | ← Clifton Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clifton Catering 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 Clifton Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&B York Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Bellas Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Arnot House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Beth Bakes Cakes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bishop & Bison Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2020 |
| Alcuin Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Airden House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| Bodrum Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Clifton Catering
What is Clifton Catering's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Clifton Catering 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 Clifton Catering last inspected?
Clifton Catering was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Clifton Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clifton Catering compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Clifton Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Clifton Catering 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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