Bishop's Bar and Bistro food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
Bishop's Bar and Bistro holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 11-15 Vicar Lane, Howden, Goole, DN14 7BP
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bishop's Bar and Bistro sits behind roughly 2,503 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ← Bishop's Bar and Bistro | |
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 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 Bishop's Bar and Bistro 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 Bishop's Bar and Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flourish & Prosper Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2015 |
| Florena's Limited Other catering premises | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Badger & Bean Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Annie's Fruit Bowl Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Early Explorers Community Pre School Caring Premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Food Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Howden Pre-School at Bishops Manor School/college/university | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Fullers Bakery Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Bishop's Bar and Bistro
What is Bishop's Bar and Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Bishop's Bar and Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Bishop's Bar and Bistro 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishop's Bar and Bistro last inspected?
Bishop's Bar and Bistro was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bishop's Bar and Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bishop's Bar and Bistro compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bishop's Bar and Bistro holds a 4. 303 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Bishop's Bar and Bistro 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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