Yemen Heaven food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
Yemen Heaven 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: 98 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL
How it compares in York
That puts Yemen Heaven 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% | ← Yemen Heaven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Yemen Heaven 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 Yemen Heaven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Barbican House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Yemen Heaven
What is Yemen Heaven's food hygiene rating?
Yemen Heaven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Yemen Heaven 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 Yemen Heaven last inspected?
Yemen Heaven was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 Yemen Heaven?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yemen Heaven compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Yemen Heaven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Yemen Heaven 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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