Nelsons Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Nelsons Bakery 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
This is a fresh result: Nelsons Bakery was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 32 Fishergate, York, YO10 4AB
How it compares in York
That puts Nelsons Bakery 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% | ← Nelsons Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Nelsons Bakery 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 Nelsons Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Barbican House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Auden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Nelsons Bakery
What is Nelsons Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Nelsons Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Nelsons Bakery 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 Nelsons Bakery last inspected?
Nelsons Bakery was last inspected on 1 July 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 Nelsons Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nelsons Bakery compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Nelsons Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Nelsons Bakery 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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