The Blue Fin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · York
The Blue Fin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Blue Fin was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 82 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, YO24 1LR
How it compares in York
That puts The Blue Fin 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% | ← The Blue Fin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Blue Fin 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 Blue Fin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield York Society Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bake Chic Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Acorn ARL Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| All is Sweet Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2020 |
| Acomb Mega Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| ABM Catering Solutions @ Hob Moor Oaks Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Belly Buster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Blue Fin
What is The Blue Fin's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Fin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Blue Fin 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Fin last inspected?
The Blue Fin was last inspected on 16 June 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 The Blue Fin?
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 The Blue Fin compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Fin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Blue Fin 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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The Blue Fin is one of 22 rated food businesses in Dringhouses. See every hygiene rating in Dringhouses →
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