The Fossgate Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
The Fossgate Tap holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Army And Navy Stores, 54-56 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TF
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fossgate Tap sits behind roughly 1,692 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ← The Fossgate Tap | |
| 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 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 Fossgate Tap 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 Fossgate Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Fossgate Tap
What is The Fossgate Tap's food hygiene rating?
The Fossgate Tap has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by York Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Fossgate Tap safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Fossgate Tap last inspected?
The Fossgate Tap was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Fossgate Tap?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fossgate Tap compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Fossgate Tap holds a 3. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Fossgate Tap 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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