SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 2 August 2024, 23 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: The Motor House, Skeldergate Bridge, York, YO1 9WJ
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge 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% | ← SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge 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 SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge
What is SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge's food hygiene rating?
SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 2 August 2024.
Is SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge last inspected?
SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 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 SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge 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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