We Are Your Emporium food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
We Are Your Emporium 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
The rating dates from 9 October 2012, more than 13 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: 89 Micklegate, York, YO1 6LE
How it compares in York
That puts We Are Your Emporium 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% | ← We Are Your Emporium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 We Are Your Emporium 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 We Are Your Emporium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| AMT Coffee Mobile caterer | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Aspens @ Scarcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about We Are Your Emporium
What is We Are Your Emporium's food hygiene rating?
We Are Your Emporium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 9 October 2012.
Is We Are Your Emporium 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 We Are Your Emporium last inspected?
We Are Your Emporium was last inspected on 9 October 2012, more than 13 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 We Are Your Emporium?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 We Are Your Emporium compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and We Are Your Emporium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects We Are Your Emporium 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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