The Cottage Inn
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 24 November 2025.
Quick facts
- The Cottage Inn scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 24 November 2025.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in York.
- Inspected by York Environmental Health.
Local authority: York · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Cottage Inn.
What is The Cottage Inn's FSA hygiene rating?
The Cottage Inn scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 24 November 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Cottage Inn last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Cottage Inn was on 24 November 2025, 6 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Cottage Inn required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Cottage Inn?
The Cottage Inn's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Cottage Inn compare to other venues in York?
The Cottage Inn's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in York on the dedicated York aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 24 November 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.