Brackenhill Fine Foods food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · York
Brackenhill Fine Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: Unit 1 Westhouse Farm, Wheldrake Lane, Elvington, YO41 4AZ
How it compares in York
That puts Brackenhill Fine Foods 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% | ← Brackenhill Fine Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brackenhill Fine Foods 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 Brackenhill Fine Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 77 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Lower Derwent Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 February 2021 |
| Derwent Valley Gun Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2025 |
| Rebecca's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Elvington Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Pivovar Brewery and Tap Room Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2020 |
| Big Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Brackenhill Fine Foods
What is Brackenhill Fine Foods's food hygiene rating?
Brackenhill Fine Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Brackenhill Fine Foods 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brackenhill Fine Foods last inspected?
Brackenhill Fine Foods was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Brackenhill Fine Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Brackenhill Fine Foods compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Brackenhill Fine Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Brackenhill Fine Foods 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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