The Knapton Lion Pub food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Knapton Lion Pub holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 rating dates from 9 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Main Street, Knapton, YO26 6QG
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Knapton Lion Pub 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 Knapton Lion Pub | |
| 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 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 Knapton Lion Pub 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 Knapton Lion Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boujee Bakehouse Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Acomb Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Acorn Meats Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Broad Lane Farm Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2009 |
Questions about The Knapton Lion Pub
What is The Knapton Lion Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Knapton Lion Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 9 May 2024.
Is The Knapton Lion Pub 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Knapton Lion Pub last inspected?
The Knapton Lion Pub was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Knapton Lion Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Knapton Lion Pub compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Knapton Lion Pub holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Knapton Lion Pub 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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