Locus Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Locus Bar 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
The rating dates from 5 September 2025, 10 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: Hidden Lounge 21 Cheltenham Crescent, HG1 1DH
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Locus Bar among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Locus Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Very good
- 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 Locus 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 Locus Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattlemen's Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Buon Gusto Italian Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Elysian Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Christie's Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Adam's Minimarket Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Cafe Seoul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Bambinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Best Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Locus Bar
What is Locus Bar's food hygiene rating?
Locus Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Locus Bar 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 Locus Bar last inspected?
Locus Bar was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Locus Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Locus Bar compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Locus Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Locus 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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