Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Essential Eating food hygiene rating
Essential Eating
Hampstead House
White Rose Close
Nether Poppleton
York
YO26 6RL Inspected 15 January 2026
White Rose Close
Nether Poppleton
York
YO26 6RL Inspected 15 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by York
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Essential Eating in York currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 15 January 2026. Essential Eating is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Hampstead House, White Rose Close, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6RL.
- Business name
- Essential Eating
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- York
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 15 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 245474
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
15 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Essential Eating.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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