Airden House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · York
Airden House 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 9 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: 1 St Marys, York, YO30 7DD
How it compares in York
That puts Airden House 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% | ← Airden House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Airden House 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 Airden House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Bakes Cakes Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Alcuin Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Alys Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Airden House
What is Airden House's food hygiene rating?
Airden House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 9 July 2019.
Is Airden House 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 Airden House last inspected?
Airden House was last inspected on 9 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 Airden House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Airden House compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Airden House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Airden House 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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