The Star Inn The City food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Star Inn The City holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Star Inn The City was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lendal Engine House, Museum Street, York, Y01 7DR
How it compares in York
That puts The Star Inn The City 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% | ← The Star Inn The City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Star Inn The City 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 Star Inn The City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about The Star Inn The City
What is The Star Inn The City's food hygiene rating?
The Star Inn The City has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 24 June 2026.
Is The Star Inn The City 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Star Inn The City last inspected?
The Star Inn The City was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Star Inn The City?
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 Star Inn The City compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Star Inn The City is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Star Inn The City 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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