Tea by the Lock food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Tea by the Lock 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: Naburn Banqueting Hall, Naburn, YO19 4RU
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Tea by the Lock 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% | ← Tea by the Lock | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Tea by the Lock 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 Tea by the Lock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naburn Lock Caravan Park Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Acaster Malbis Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 November 2017 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Mellors at Naburn Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Orange & Smoothies Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2018 |
| The Old Potting Shed Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2018 |
| Tray Delicious Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Tea by the Lock
What is Tea by the Lock's food hygiene rating?
Tea by the Lock has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Tea by the Lock 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 Tea by the Lock last inspected?
Tea by the Lock was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months 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 Tea by the Lock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tea by the Lock compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Tea by the Lock holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Tea by the Lock 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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