The Yard Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Haringey
The Yard Cafe 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 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Alexandra Palace Railway Station, Station Road, Wood Green, N22 7ST
How it compares in Haringey
That puts The Yard Cafe among the 1,452 places in Haringey holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,452 | 79% | ← The Yard Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 95 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 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 The Yard Cafe 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 The Yard Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ally pally food store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Alicedda Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| 12th Street Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Acacia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| 12th St Burger - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Agora Greek Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about The Yard Cafe
What is The Yard Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Yard Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Haringey Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The Yard Cafe 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 The Yard Cafe last inspected?
The Yard Cafe was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Yard Cafe?
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 The Yard Cafe compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, and The Yard Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects The Yard Cafe 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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