The York food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
The York holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The York was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Leicester Street, Norwich, NR2 2AS
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The York among the 891 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ← The York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The York 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 The York, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Joanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bignold Primary School - The Pantry School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ben \& Jerrys Scoop Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ann Summers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Assembly House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The York
What is The York's food hygiene rating?
The York has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The York safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The York last inspected?
The York was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The York?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The York compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and The York is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The York 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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