Hogs Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
Hogs Head 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: 424 Huntington Road, York, YO32 9PX
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hogs Head 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% | ← Hogs Head | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hogs Head 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 Hogs Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Buster Square Pan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Huntington School School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| abm at Joseph Rowntree Secondary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Bell Farm Social Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bouquets of Love with Mum & Me Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2021 |
Questions about Hogs Head
What is Hogs Head's food hygiene rating?
Hogs Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Hogs Head 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 Hogs Head last inspected?
Hogs Head was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 Hogs Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hogs Head compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Hogs Head holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hogs Head 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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