Woodman Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
Woodman Inn 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 28 August 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: 16 Main Street, Bishopthorpe, YO23 2RB
How it compares in York
That puts Woodman Inn 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% | ← Woodman Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Woodman Inn 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 Woodman Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2013 |
| But First Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bish N Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Bishopthorpe Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bishopthorpe Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2021 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Brew'd Community Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Woodman Inn
What is Woodman Inn's food hygiene rating?
Woodman Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Woodman Inn 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 Woodman Inn last inspected?
Woodman Inn was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Woodman Inn?
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 Woodman Inn compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Woodman Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Woodman Inn 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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