The Dormouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
The Dormouse 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: Clifton Park Avenue, York, YO30 5PA
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dormouse 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 Dormouse | |
| 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 Dormouse 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 Dormouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdhouse Bakery Other catering premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
| Bootham Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bishop & Bison Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2020 |
| AJ's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Bellas Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Amarna House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| ABM at St Barnabas C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about The Dormouse
What is The Dormouse's food hygiene rating?
The Dormouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 28 July 2025.
Is The Dormouse 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 Dormouse last inspected?
The Dormouse was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 Dormouse?
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 Dormouse compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Dormouse holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Dormouse 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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