Thomas the Baker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Thomas the Baker holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 153B Tang Hall Lane, York, YO10 3SD
How it compares in York
That puts Thomas the Baker 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% | ← Thomas the Baker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applefields School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Bread & Things Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bamboo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Apple Tree Cakery Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Archbishop Holgate's School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| BP Jorvik (M&S) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 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 |
Questions about Thomas the Baker
What is Thomas the Baker's food hygiene rating?
Thomas the Baker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Thomas the Baker 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thomas the Baker last inspected?
Thomas the Baker was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 Thomas the Baker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 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, and Thomas the Baker is one of them.
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.
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