The Eagle and Child food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
The Eagle and Child holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: 9 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Eagle and Child 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 Eagle and Child | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Eagle and Child 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 Eagle and Child, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Alys Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about The Eagle and Child
What is The Eagle and Child's food hygiene rating?
The Eagle and Child has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 23 March 2026.
Is The Eagle and Child 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Eagle and Child last inspected?
The Eagle and Child was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 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 The Eagle and Child?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Eagle and Child compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Eagle and Child holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Eagle and Child 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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