The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop 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 22 March 2019, more than 7 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: 11 Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop 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% | ← The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop | |
| 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 The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop 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 The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop
What is The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 22 March 2019.
Is The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop 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 The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop last inspected?
The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop was last inspected on 22 March 2019, more than 7 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 The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop?
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 The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop 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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