The Watergate Inn

York

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 Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 24 September 2026 by York.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Watergate Inn, from March 2025 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2025 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Watergate Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Watergate Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 March 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
24 September 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Watergate Inn in York 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?

24 Walmgate,
York,
YO1 9TJ

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

Who inspects The Watergate Inn?

Food hygiene at The Watergate Inn 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 Watergate Inn

What is The Watergate Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Watergate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 September 2026.

When was The Watergate Inn last inspected?

The Watergate Inn was last inspected by York on 24 September 2026.

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.