Browns Of Heslington food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · York
Browns Of Heslington holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 15 Main Street, Heslington, YO10 5EA
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Browns Of Heslington 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% | ← Browns Of Heslington | |
| 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 Browns Of Heslington 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 Browns Of Heslington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bell's Cakes & Sweets Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Archbishop Holgate's School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Badger Hill Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Badger Hill Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
| Beehive Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bamboo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| BP Jorvik (M&S) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Browns Of Heslington
What is Browns Of Heslington's food hygiene rating?
Browns Of Heslington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Browns Of Heslington 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Browns Of Heslington last inspected?
Browns Of Heslington was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Browns Of Heslington?
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 Browns Of Heslington compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Browns Of Heslington holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Browns Of Heslington 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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