Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Costcutter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 29 York Street, Dunnington, YO19 5QT
How it compares in York
That puts Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattacakes Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Dunnington News Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2009 |
| Dunnington Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Brew & Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cross Keys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Over the Rainbow Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Scrap Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Station House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Costcutter 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Costcutter?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Costcutter 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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