The Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
The Sun Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 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: 35 The Green, Acomb, YO26 5LL
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sun Inn 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 Sun Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Sun 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 The Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Acomb Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Acorn Meats Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| ABM Catering Solutions @ Hob Moor Oaks Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Belly Buster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Acomb Mega Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Acomb Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Sun Inn
What is The Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Sun Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sun Inn last inspected?
The Sun Inn was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 The Sun Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Sun Inn compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Sun Inn holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Sun 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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