Whittard of Chelsea food hygiene rating
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Whittard of Chelsea 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 8 October 2009, more than 16 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: 46 Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RU
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Whittard of Chelsea 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% | ← Whittard of Chelsea | |
| 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 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 Whittard of Chelsea 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 Whittard of Chelsea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amorino Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Whittard of Chelsea
What is Whittard of Chelsea's food hygiene rating?
Whittard of Chelsea has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 8 October 2009.
Is Whittard of Chelsea 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 Whittard of Chelsea last inspected?
Whittard of Chelsea was last inspected on 8 October 2009, more than 16 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 Whittard of Chelsea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Whittard of Chelsea compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Whittard of Chelsea holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Whittard of Chelsea 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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