John Bull food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
John Bull holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: 4 St Anns Staith, YO21 3PW
How it compares in North Yorkshire
A 2 is rare: only 56 of 6,226 rated places in North Yorkshire score this low, about one in 111. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ← John Bull | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 John Bull the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to John Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Lounge Bar And Brasserie Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Hopes And Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Golden Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| K And S Dryden Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Hetty And Betty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Al Taco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Angel Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about John Bull
What is John Bull's food hygiene rating?
John Bull has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Yorkshire Council on 9 April 2026.
Is John Bull safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was John Bull last inspected?
John Bull was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 John Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Bull compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while John Bull holds a 2. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects John Bull 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Yorkshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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