Restaurant Associates food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Restaurant Associates 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 14 July 2025, 12 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: National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
How it compares in York
That puts Restaurant Associates 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% | ← Restaurant Associates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Restaurant Associates 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 Restaurant Associates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT Coffee Mobile caterer | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Alcuin Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Airden House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| Beth Bakes Cakes Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| ABM at St Barnabas C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
Questions about Restaurant Associates
What is Restaurant Associates's food hygiene rating?
Restaurant Associates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Restaurant Associates 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 Restaurant Associates last inspected?
Restaurant Associates was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 12 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 Restaurant Associates?
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 Restaurant Associates compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Restaurant Associates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Restaurant Associates 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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