Hygienic food handling
Improvement necessaryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Lowther food hygiene rating
The Lowther
8 Cumberland Street
York
YO1 9SW Inspected 31 March 2026
York
YO1 9SW Inspected 31 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by York
2
Some improvement necessary
Some improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Lowther in York currently has a food hygiene rating of 2 (Some improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 31 March 2026. The Lowther is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 8 Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW.
- Business name
- The Lowther
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- York
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 31 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 245999
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Latest inspection
Inspection details
31 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Lowther.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Current |
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