Thomas the Baker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Thomas the Baker 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 17 June 2024, more than 2 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: 25 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NA
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Thomas the Baker 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% | ← Thomas the Baker | |
| 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 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 Thomas the Baker 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 Thomas the Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Ashley Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2018 |
| Aspens @ Scarcroft Primary School School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Thomas the Baker
What is Thomas the Baker's food hygiene rating?
Thomas the Baker has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Thomas the Baker 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 Thomas the Baker last inspected?
Thomas the Baker was last inspected on 17 June 2024, more than 2 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 Thomas the Baker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Thomas the Baker compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Thomas the Baker holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Thomas the Baker 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Thomas the Baker and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
York inspects and rates 2,151 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in York →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.york.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →