Blue Boar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
Blue Boar 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 7 August 2024, 23 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: 5 Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
How it compares in York
That puts Blue Boar 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% | ← Blue Boar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Blue Boar 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 Blue Boar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Blue Boar
What is Blue Boar's food hygiene rating?
Blue Boar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Blue Boar 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 Blue Boar last inspected?
Blue Boar was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Blue Boar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Blue Boar compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Boar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Blue Boar 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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