Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank

York

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 16 June 2026 by York.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank, from November 2019 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2019 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank.

Food hygiene rating history for Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
15 November 2019	5 / 5	Very good
27 January 2026	4 / 5	Good
16 June 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank in York has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Driffield Terrace,
York,
YO24 1GE

Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank?

Food hygiene at Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank is inspected by York, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.york.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank

What is Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank’s food hygiene rating?

Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 June 2026.

When was Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank last inspected?

Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank was last inspected by York on 16 June 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.