The Ackhorne food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
The Ackhorne 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 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 St Martins Lane, York, YO1 6LN
How it compares in York
That puts The Ackhorne among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← The Ackhorne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Ackhorne 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 Ackhorne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| AMT Coffee Mobile caterer | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Ackhorne
What is The Ackhorne's food hygiene rating?
The Ackhorne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Ackhorne 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 Ackhorne last inspected?
The Ackhorne was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 The Ackhorne?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ackhorne compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Ackhorne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Ackhorne 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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