York Minster Refectory food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
York Minster Refectory 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
This is a fresh result: York Minster Refectory was inspected on 24 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in York score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all York ratings →
Address: Deangate, York, YO1 7JA
How this rating has changed
York Minster Refectory was re-inspected on 24 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in York
That puts York Minster Refectory 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% | ← York Minster Refectory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 306 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 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 York Minster Refectory 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 York Minster Refectory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about York Minster Refectory
What is York Minster Refectory's food hygiene rating?
York Minster Refectory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 24 August 2026.
Is York Minster Refectory 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 York Minster Refectory last inspected?
York Minster Refectory was last inspected on 24 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at York Minster Refectory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does York Minster Refectory compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,870 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and York Minster Refectory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects York Minster Refectory 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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