The Boot & Shoe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Boot & Shoe 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 12 March 2020, more than 6 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: The Boot And Shoe 2 Marston Road, YO26 7PR
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Boot & Shoe 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% | ← The Boot & Shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Boot & Shoe 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 Boot & Shoe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Beck Vineyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| The Roaming Bar Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| El Kantina Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Mosaic Fulfilment Solutions Distributors/Transporters | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Home Farm Produce Co Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Priory Vodka Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Asda Express Kirk Hammerton – York Road PFS Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Green Hammerton Post Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The Boot & Shoe
What is The Boot & Shoe's food hygiene rating?
The Boot & Shoe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 12 March 2020.
Is The Boot & Shoe 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 Boot & Shoe last inspected?
The Boot & Shoe was last inspected on 12 March 2020, more than 6 years 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 The Boot & Shoe?
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 The Boot & Shoe 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 The Boot & Shoe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Boot & Shoe 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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