York St John Students Union food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
York St John Students Union 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 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: York St John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX
How it compares in York
That puts York St John Students Union 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% | ← York St John Students Union | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 York St John Students Union 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 York St John Students Union, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Alys Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about York St John Students Union
What is York St John Students Union's food hygiene rating?
York St John Students Union has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 17 September 2024.
Is York St John Students Union 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 York St John Students Union last inspected?
York St John Students Union was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 York St John Students Union?
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 York St John Students Union compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and York St John Students Union is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects York St John Students Union 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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