Garrow House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Garrow House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 27 February 2018, more than 8 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: Garrow House, 115 Heslington Road, York, YO10 5BS
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Garrow House 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% | ← Garrow House | |
| 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 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 Garrow House 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 Garrow House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| A1 Moto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Auden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Barbican House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Bertie & Mabel Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Beehive Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Garrow House
What is Garrow House's food hygiene rating?
Garrow House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 27 February 2018.
Is Garrow House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Garrow House last inspected?
Garrow House was last inspected on 27 February 2018, more than 8 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 Garrow House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Garrow House compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Garrow House holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Garrow House 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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