Mariners Coffee Merchants food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Mariners Coffee Merchants holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 July 2013, more than 12 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: Unit 55 The Raylor Centre, James Street, York, YO10 3DW
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Mariners Coffee Merchants sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Mariners Coffee Merchants | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Mariners Coffee Merchants 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 Mariners Coffee Merchants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Moto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Bamboo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Barbican House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Auden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Arras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Mariners Coffee Merchants
What is Mariners Coffee Merchants's food hygiene rating?
Mariners Coffee Merchants has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 16 July 2013.
Is Mariners Coffee Merchants safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mariners Coffee Merchants last inspected?
Mariners Coffee Merchants was last inspected on 16 July 2013, more than 12 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 Mariners Coffee Merchants?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mariners Coffee Merchants compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Mariners Coffee Merchants holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Mariners Coffee Merchants 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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