Impossible York food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Impossible York 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: 3 St Helens Square, York, YO1 8QN
How it compares in York
That puts Impossible York 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% | ← Impossible York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Impossible York 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 Impossible York, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Bobo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2020 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Impossible York
What is Impossible York's food hygiene rating?
Impossible York has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Impossible York 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 Impossible York last inspected?
Impossible York was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Impossible York?
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 Impossible York compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Impossible York is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Impossible York 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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