2,083 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in York are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
York currently has 2,083 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,865 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 20 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Pizza | YO30 7BL | 1 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Brunch Time | YO26 4SE | 1 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Cafee M | YO1 7LA | 1 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Cecils Pizza & Grill Bar | YO10 5LA | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Clifton Chinese Takeaway | YO30 6EF | 1 | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Fred's Home Bakery | YO23 1ER | 1 | Jun 02, 2025 |
| Guy Fawkes Inn | YO1 7HP | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| JoJos Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | YO24 4LN | 1 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Kennedys | YO1 8AX | 1 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Mr Tea | YO1 9NA | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Noodle Lane | YO1 9TL | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| PSN Catering @ Pikehills Golf Club | YO23 3UW | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Salsa Pizza | YO24 3LQ | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Sky Blue Chinese Restaurant | YO10 5AA | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Subway | YO19 4TA | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 |
There are currently 1,363 food businesses in York with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in York depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.