5

Popworld food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · York

Popworld 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 22 April 2023, more than 3 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: George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL

How it compares in York

That puts Popworld 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.

Every rated food business in York
5 out of 5 1,378 74% ← Popworld
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

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 Popworld 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

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Questions about Popworld

What is Popworld's food hygiene rating?

Popworld has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 22 April 2023.

Is Popworld 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 Popworld last inspected?

Popworld was last inspected on 22 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Popworld?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Popworld compare to other places in York?

74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Popworld is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

York Council inspects Popworld 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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