The Half Moon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
The Half Moon 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
This is a fresh result: The Half Moon Inn was inspected on 16 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 The Village, Strensall, YO32 5XS
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Half Moon 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 Half Moon 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL Mezza Luna Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Strensall Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2026 |
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2021 |
| Your Local Boots Pharmacy Retailers - other | 143 yards away | Exempt | |
| York Strawberry Patch Mobile caterer | 247 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Strensall Spearehead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Biscuit Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2020 |
Questions about The Half Moon Inn
What is The Half Moon Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Half Moon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 16 May 2026.
Is The Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn last inspected?
The Half Moon Inn was last inspected on 16 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 Half Moon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Half Moon 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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