Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · York
Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 10 July 2019, more than 7 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: Hull Road, Dunnington, YO19 5LR
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B 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% | ← Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B 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 Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Lodge B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| Ashfield Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2021 |
| Scrap Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Station House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Penny on the Move Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Power Body Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cross Keys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Dunnington Sports Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B
What is Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B's food hygiene rating?
Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 10 July 2019.
Is Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B last inspected?
Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B was last inspected on 10 July 2019, more than 7 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 Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B 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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