Howe Hill Hostel food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Howe Hill Hostel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: Howe Hill Hostel, 136 Acomb Road, York, YO24 4HA
How it compares in York
That puts Howe Hill Hostel among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Howe Hill Hostel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Howe Hill Hostel 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 Howe Hill Hostel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Primary School School/college/university | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Acorn Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| ABM Catering Solutions @ Hob Moor Oaks Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Belly Buster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Acomb Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| All is Sweet Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2020 |
Questions about Howe Hill Hostel
What is Howe Hill Hostel's food hygiene rating?
Howe Hill Hostel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Howe Hill Hostel 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howe Hill Hostel last inspected?
Howe Hill Hostel was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Howe Hill Hostel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howe Hill Hostel compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Howe Hill Hostel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Howe Hill Hostel 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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