Shambles Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Shambles Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Shambles Food Court, Newgate Market, Newgate, YO1 7LA
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Shambles Bar sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Shambles Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Shambles Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shambles Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about Shambles Bar
What is Shambles Bar's food hygiene rating?
Shambles Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 15 March 2019.
Is Shambles Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shambles Bar last inspected?
Shambles Bar was last inspected on 15 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shambles Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shambles Bar compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Shambles Bar holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Shambles Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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