Rufforth Park Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Rufforth Park Cafe 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 26 October 2025, 8 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: Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, YO23 3QF
How it compares in York
That puts Rufforth Park Cafe 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% | ← Rufforth Park Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rufforth Park Cafe 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 Rufforth Park Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Catering at Rufforth Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Old School Coffee Stop & Village Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| J R Hildreth & Son Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Al Volo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Rufforth Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
Questions about Rufforth Park Cafe
What is Rufforth Park Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Rufforth Park Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 26 October 2025.
Is Rufforth Park Cafe 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 Rufforth Park Cafe last inspected?
Rufforth Park Cafe was last inspected on 26 October 2025, 8 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 Rufforth Park Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rufforth Park Cafe compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Rufforth Park Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Rufforth Park Cafe 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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