National Trust - Goddards Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
National Trust - Goddards Tearoom 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 August 2024, 22 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: Goddards, 27 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, YO24 1QG
How it compares in York
That puts National Trust - Goddards Tearoom 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% | ← National Trust - Goddards Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 National Trust - Goddards Tearoom 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 National Trust - Goddards Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield York Society Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bake Chic Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Acorn ARL Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.7 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 National Trust - Goddards Tearoom
What is National Trust - Goddards Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
National Trust - Goddards Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 30 August 2024.
Is National Trust - Goddards Tearoom 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 National Trust - Goddards Tearoom last inspected?
National Trust - Goddards Tearoom was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 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 National Trust - Goddards Tearoom?
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 National Trust - Goddards Tearoom compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and National Trust - Goddards Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects National Trust - Goddards Tearoom 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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