The Old Greengrocer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Old Greengrocer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 63 York Road, Acomb, YO24 4LN
How it compares in York
That puts The Old Greengrocer 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 Old Greengrocer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Greengrocer 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 Old Greengrocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Meats Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Acomb Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Acomb Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| ABM Catering Solutions @ Hob Moor Oaks Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Belly Buster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| All is Sweet Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2020 |
Questions about The Old Greengrocer
What is The Old Greengrocer's food hygiene rating?
The Old Greengrocer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 7 April 2026.
Is The Old Greengrocer 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Greengrocer last inspected?
The Old Greengrocer was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 The Old Greengrocer?
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 The Old Greengrocer compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Greengrocer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Old Greengrocer 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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