The Six Bells food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Six Bells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: Ox Carr Lane, Strensall, YO32 5TD
How it compares in York
That puts The Six Bells 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% | ← The Six Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Six Bells 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 Six Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Apple Tree Care Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Stepping Stones Pre School Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Strensall Services - Penny on the Move Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Strensall Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Robert Wilkinson Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Strensall Spearehead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about The Six Bells
What is The Six Bells's food hygiene rating?
The Six Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 20 June 2025.
Is The Six Bells 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Six Bells last inspected?
The Six Bells was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Six Bells?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Six Bells compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Six Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Six Bells 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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