Penny on the Move food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Penny on the Move 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
This is a fresh result: Penny on the Move was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Filling Station, Hull Road, Dunnington, YO19 5LP
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Penny on the Move 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% | ← Penny on the Move | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Penny on the Move 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 Penny on the Move, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrap Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Station House Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Primrose Lodge B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| Fifth Milestone Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2019 |
| Ashfield Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2021 |
| Cross Keys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Dunnington Sports Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Penny on the Move
What is Penny on the Move's food hygiene rating?
Penny on the Move has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Penny on the Move 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 Penny on the Move last inspected?
Penny on the Move was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Penny on the Move?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penny on the Move compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Penny on the Move holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Penny on the Move 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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