What is the average food hygiene rating in York?

The average food hygiene rating in York is 4.62 out of 5, across 1,836 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does York compare with the national average for food hygiene?

74.3% of rated premises in York hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks York 245 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in York have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,365 food businesses in York hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.3% of the 1,836 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in York have a low hygiene rating?

53 food businesses in York are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this York food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for York (2,140 establishments on record, 1,836 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in York

In York, 74.3% of 1,836 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.62/5. These figures cover 2,140 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

York has 1,365 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,836 rated premises (74.3%). 53 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 74.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -5.4 pp
National rank: 245 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in York

5★ Very Good

1,365 (74.3%)

4★ Good

313 (17%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

105 (5.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

34 (1.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 193 awaiting inspection and 111 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 193 awaiting inspection and 111 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in York: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in York?: The average food hygiene rating in York is 4.62 out of 5, across 1,836 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does York compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 74.3% of rated premises in York hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks York 245 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in York have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,365 food businesses in York hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.3% of the 1,836 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in York have a low hygiene rating?: 53 food businesses in York are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this York food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for York (2,140 establishments on record, 1,836 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in York

YO1584 places · 75.3% 5★

Top-rated places in York

Pear Tree Farm Pub RestaurantPub/bar/nightclub · Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York · YO32 9GZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Wilson and Co SpudsMobile caterer · Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York · YO32 9GX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Red Tower - Community Cafe & Food BankRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Red Tower, Foss Islands Road, York
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
IFG/ Hutchison Catering at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Hamilton Drive, York · YO24 4JW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Hutchison Catering at St George's RC Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Georges R C Primary School, Winterscale Street, York · YO10 4BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
NYES Catering at Carr Infant SchoolSchool/college/university · Carr Infant School, Ostman Road, York · YO26 5QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Askham Grange PrisonOther catering premises · Hm Prison Askham Grange, Main Street, Askham Richard, York · YO23 3PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The FlamesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 74 The Mount, York · YO24 1AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Applefields SchoolSchool/college/university · Applefields School, Bad Bargain Lane, York · YO31 0LW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Haxby Road Primary AcademySchool/college/university · Haxby Road County Primary Scho, Haxby Road, York · YO31 8JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
IFG t/a Hutchison Catering at Huntington Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Huntington Cp School, North Moor Road, Huntington, York · YO32 9QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Holiday InnHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 53 Piccadilly, York · YO1 9PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026

Places needing improvement in York

Desire Food LtdRetailers - other · 70B Gillygate, York · YO31 7EQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Mr TeaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Coney Street, York · YO1 9NA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
The Cottage InnPub/bar/nightclub · 115 The Village, Haxby, York · YO32 2JH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 November 2025
PSN Catering @ Pikehills Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pikehills Golf Club, Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe, York · YO23 3UW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2025
SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit F4 York Designer Outlet, St Nicholas Avenue, York · YO19 4TA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 November 2025
Agility ParksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · London Ebor Business Park, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York · YO26 6QY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
PapasitoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 132 Boroughbridge Road, York · YO26 6AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 March 2026
Cecils Pizza & Grill BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 7 Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise, York · YO10 5LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,140 real Food Standards Agency records for York, of which 1,836 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.