The Old Liquor Store

Bishopthorpe Road

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 27 August 2025 by York.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Liquor Store in Bishopthorpe Road has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Lower Ground Floor,
The Chocolate Works,
Bishopthorpe Road,
York,
YO23 1DE

The Old Liquor Store Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The Old Liquor Store?

Food hygiene at The Old Liquor Store 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 The Old Liquor Store

What is The Old Liquor Store’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Liquor Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 August 2025.

When was The Old Liquor Store last inspected?

The Old Liquor Store was last inspected by York on 27 August 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.