York Theatre Royal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
York Theatre Royal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 13 December 2024, 19 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: St Leonards Place, York, YO1 7HD
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so York Theatre Royal 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% | ← York Theatre Royal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 York Theatre Royal 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 York Theatre Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about York Theatre Royal
What is York Theatre Royal's food hygiene rating?
York Theatre Royal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 13 December 2024.
Is York Theatre Royal 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was York Theatre Royal last inspected?
York Theatre Royal was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 York Theatre Royal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does York Theatre Royal compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while York Theatre Royal holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects York Theatre Royal 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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