Roots food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
Roots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 15 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: 68 Marygate, York, YO30 7BH
How it compares in York
That puts Roots 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% | ← Roots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Roots 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 Roots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airden House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| Alcuin Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Beth Bakes Cakes Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Roots
What is Roots's food hygiene rating?
Roots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Roots 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roots last inspected?
Roots was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 Roots?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roots compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Roots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Roots 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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