Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land
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Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 10 King Street, York, YO1 9SP, in the York local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. York oversees 2,101 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in York is 4.6 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land?
Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by York.
What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?
A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.
When was Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land last inspected?
Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land was last inspected on 2025-03-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
How can Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land improve its rating?
Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.
Where is Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land located?
Babylon Pizza & Kebab Land is located at 10 King Street, York , YO1 9SP, in the York local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the YO1 postcode area.