However, the Habit in Goodramgate says it has carried out the recommendations of the health inspectors and has contacted them about a return visit.
The independent venue, famous for its rooftop balcony with views of the Minster, was inspected on December 17.
How the Food Hygiene Rating System Works
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For hygienic food handling, The Habit was rated as ‘improvement necessary,’ as it was for the cleanliness of the facilities and the building.
But for management of food safety, council inspectors said it was a matter of ‘major improvement necessary'.
The Press approached City of York Council for a copy of the Inspectors' Report, making a request under the Freedom of Information Act.
The Habit in Goodramgate (Image: NQ)
However, the council withheld this, saying this was to prevent any possible prejudice to any future action it may take against The Habit.
The Habit’s co-founder Vicky Lu Evans told the Press: “I would like to highlight that the visit occurred during an extremely busy Christmas lunchtime, and the kitchen at The Habit is exceptionally small.
“The presence of the officer hindered the normal operations and made it difficult for the chef to perform their usual duties.
“We have since implemented the recommendations outlined in the report.”
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