The Old Siam food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Old Siam holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Old Siam was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 126 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Siam sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← The Old Siam | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Old Siam 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 Old Siam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| AMT Coffee Mobile caterer | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Aspens @ Scarcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Apple House (York) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about The Old Siam
What is The Old Siam's food hygiene rating?
The Old Siam has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Old Siam safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Siam last inspected?
The Old Siam was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Old Siam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Siam compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Siam holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Old Siam 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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