The Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
The Nags Head holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Nags Head was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 56 Heworth Road, York, YO31 0AD
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nags Head sits behind roughly 1,692 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ← The Nags Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| Applefields School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Arras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Apple Tree Cakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
Questions about The Nags Head
What is The Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by York Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Nags Head safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Nags Head last inspected?
The Nags Head was last inspected on 15 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 Nags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Nags Head compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Nags Head holds a 3. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Nags Head 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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