Paula's Kitchen

Rufforth

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Paula's Kitchen scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 13 May 2026 by York.

What does this rating mean?

Paula's Kitchen in Rufforth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Rufforth Plants,
Mill Lane,
Rufforth,
York,
YO23 3QQ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Paula's Kitchen. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Paula's Kitchen?

Food hygiene at Paula's Kitchen is inspected by York, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.york.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Paula's Kitchen

What is Paula's Kitchen’s food hygiene rating?

Paula's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 May 2026.

When was Paula's Kitchen last inspected?

Paula's Kitchen was last inspected by York on 13 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.