Defra Foss House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Defra Foss House 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 9 December 2024, 19 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: Kings Pool, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PX
How it compares in York
That puts Defra Foss 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% | ← Defra Foss 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 Defra Foss 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 Defra Foss House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Defra Foss House
What is Defra Foss House's food hygiene rating?
Defra Foss House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Defra Foss 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Defra Foss House last inspected?
Defra Foss House was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Defra Foss 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 Defra Foss House compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Defra Foss House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Defra Foss 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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