South Bank Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
South Bank Social Club 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 17 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 12 Ovington Terrace, York, YO23 1DJ
How it compares in York
That puts South Bank Social Club 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% | ← South Bank Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 South Bank Social Club 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 South Bank Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2018 |
| Avondale Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Aspens @ Scarcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Apple House (York) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
| Adventurers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Baxterstorey @ TSYS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about South Bank Social Club
What is South Bank Social Club's food hygiene rating?
South Bank Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 17 February 2021.
Is South Bank Social Club 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 South Bank Social Club last inspected?
South Bank Social Club was last inspected on 17 February 2021, more than 5 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 South Bank Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 South Bank Social Club compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and South Bank Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects South Bank Social Club 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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