The Punch Bowl, York
The Punch Bowl is a pub at 134 Lowther Street, York, YO31 7ND. The Punch Bowl's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York council on 31 October 2022.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 134 Lowther Street
York
YO31 7ND - Council
- York
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Punch Bowl’s food hygiene rating
The Punch Bowl's rating is 3 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 Punch Bowl'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 Punch Bowl
- 5Black Horse450 m
- 5Brigadier Gerard500 m
- 5Keystones570 m
- 4The Golden Slipper630 m
- 4The Royal Oak630 m
- 5Bootham Tavern650 m
Questions about The Punch Bowl
What is the food hygiene rating at The Punch Bowl?
The Punch Bowl's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York council on 31 October 2022. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Punch Bowl?
The Punch Bowl is at 134 Lowther Street, York, YO31 7ND, in York. York council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Black Horse, about 450 m away.
What pubs are near The Punch Bowl?
The closest pubs and bars to The Punch Bowl are Black Horse (450 m), Brigadier Gerard (500 m) and Keystones (570 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Punch Bowl's hygiene rating up to date?
The Punch Bowl's rating is 3 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 Punch Bowl 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.