The Potions Cauldron, York
The Potions Cauldron is a pub at 10 Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ. The Potions Cauldron's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York council on 1 October 2020.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 5 years ago - Address
- 10 Shambles
York
YO1 7LZ - Council
- York
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Potions Cauldron’s food hygiene rating
The Potions Cauldron's rating is 5 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Potions Cauldron's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Potions Cauldron
- Awaiting inspectionThe Last Drop Inn50 m
- 5Valhalla (York) Ltd60 m
- 3The Market Cat70 m
- 5Duke of York90 m
- 5Roxy Ball Room90 m
- 5Golden Lion100 m
Questions about The Potions Cauldron
What is the food hygiene rating at The Potions Cauldron?
The Potions Cauldron's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York council on 1 October 2020. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Potions Cauldron?
The Potions Cauldron is at 10 Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ, in York. York council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Last Drop Inn, about 50 m away.
What pubs are near The Potions Cauldron?
The closest pubs and bars to The Potions Cauldron are The Last Drop Inn (50 m), Valhalla (York) Ltd (60 m) and The Market Cat (70 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Potions Cauldron's hygiene rating up to date?
The Potions Cauldron's rating is 5 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Potions Cauldron on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, York council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.