Castle Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Castle Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 11A Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
How it compares in York
That puts Castle Tea Room 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% | ← Castle Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castle Tea Room 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 Castle Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Castle Tea Room
What is Castle Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Castle Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Castle Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Tea Room last inspected?
Castle Tea Room was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 Castle Tea Room?
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 Castle Tea Room compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Castle Tea Room 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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