2,165 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.5% 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.
The source snapshot contains 2,165 registered food businesses for York. Of these, 1,863 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 21 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desire Food Ltd | YO31 7EQ | 0 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Bison Coffee | YO10 5AR | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Brunch Time | YO26 4SE | 1 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Cafe 89 | YO32 9LF | 1 | May 08, 2026 |
| Cafe Fairbairn | YO23 3PT | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| Cafee M | YO1 7LA | 1 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Cecils Pizza & Grill Bar | YO10 5LA | 1 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Copmanthorpe Chippy | YO23 3SE | 1 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Crepe Creations | YO19 4TA | 1 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mr Tea | YO1 9NA | 1 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Old School Coffee Stop & Village Store | YO23 3QB | 1 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Papasito | YO26 6AL | 1 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| PSN Catering @ Pikehills Golf Club | YO23 3UW | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Salsa Pizza | YO24 3LQ | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Ship Inn | YO32 5XS | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,369 food businesses in York with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.5% 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.