Tea by the Lock

Naburn

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Tea by the Lock scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 20 February 2026 by York.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Tea by the Lock, from September 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Tea by the Lock.

Food hygiene rating history for Tea by the Lock
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
30 September 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
20 February 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Tea by the Lock in Naburn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

Naburn Banqueting Hall,
Naburn,
York,
YO19 4RU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Tea by the Lock. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Tea by the Lock?

Food hygiene at Tea by the Lock 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 Tea by the Lock

What is Tea by the Lock’s food hygiene rating?

Tea by the Lock has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 February 2026.

When was Tea by the Lock last inspected?

Tea by the Lock was last inspected by York on 20 February 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.