St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · York
St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 13 November 2024, 20 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: StMichaelLeBelfrey Church Hall, Stonegate, York, YO1 8AS
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall 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% | ← St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall | |
| 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 Very 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 St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall 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 St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall
What is St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 13 November 2024.
Is St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall last inspected?
St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 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 St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects St Michael le Belfrey Church Hall 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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