The Half Moon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Half Moon 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: 39 High Street, Market Weighton, York, YO43 3AQ
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Half Moon among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Half Moon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 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 The Half Moon 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 Half Moon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lounge Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| The Italian Job Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Market Weighton Post Office Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ellie Lane Retailers - other | 46 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cafe On The Wolds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| La Mazette Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Londesborough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2014 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Half Moon
What is The Half Moon's food hygiene rating?
The Half Moon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Half Moon 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 The Half Moon last inspected?
The Half Moon was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Half Moon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Half Moon compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Half Moon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Half Moon 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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The Half Moon is one of 45 rated food businesses in Market Weighton. See every hygiene rating in Market Weighton →
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