Life on Mars food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · York
Life on Mars holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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: West Lodge, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DP
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Life on Mars sits behind roughly 1,692 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ← Life on Mars | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Life on Mars 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 Life on Mars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Bobo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2020 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Life on Mars
What is Life on Mars's food hygiene rating?
Life on Mars has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by York Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Life on Mars safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Life on Mars last inspected?
Life on Mars was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Life on Mars?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Life on Mars compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Life on Mars holds a 3. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Life on Mars 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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