The York Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thanet
The York Arms 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: 33-35 King Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8NP
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The York Arms among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← The York Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 The York Arms 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 York Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingo Nation Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| CG Fitness Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Coastal Bar Kent (Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| C and K Rileys Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Chuck and Blade Ramsgate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Clique Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about The York Arms
What is The York Arms's food hygiene rating?
The York Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 15 April 2025.
Is The York Arms 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 York Arms last inspected?
The York Arms was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The York Arms?
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 The York Arms compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The York Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The York Arms 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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