Avondale food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · York
Avondale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 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: 61 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NX
How it compares in York
That puts Avondale 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% | ← Avondale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Avondale 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 Avondale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2018 |
| Aspens @ Scarcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Adventurers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| Bertie & Mabel Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
Questions about Avondale
What is Avondale's food hygiene rating?
Avondale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 28 March 2019.
Is Avondale 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avondale last inspected?
Avondale was last inspected on 28 March 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 Avondale?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avondale compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Avondale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Avondale 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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