Shell York - Tango Ice Blast food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Shell York - Tango Ice Blast holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 February 2021, more than 5 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: 26-30 Hull Road, York, YO10 3JG
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Shell York - Tango Ice Blast 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% | ← Shell York - Tango Ice Blast | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Shell York - Tango Ice Blast 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 Shell York - Tango Ice Blast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| A1 Moto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Barbican House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Auden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bertie & Mabel Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Shell York - Tango Ice Blast
What is Shell York - Tango Ice Blast's food hygiene rating?
Shell York - Tango Ice Blast has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 12 February 2021.
Is Shell York - Tango Ice Blast 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell York - Tango Ice Blast last inspected?
Shell York - Tango Ice Blast was last inspected on 12 February 2021, more than 5 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 Shell York - Tango Ice Blast?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell York - Tango Ice Blast compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Shell York - Tango Ice Blast holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Shell York - Tango Ice Blast 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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