The Old Forge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Old Forge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 Main Street, Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1EQ
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Old Forge among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Old Forge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Forge none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Forge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Savannah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Bondville model Village & Garden Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Breretons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| A&Ms Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Friendly Forester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cliffe House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Fir Tree Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about The Old Forge
What is The Old Forge's food hygiene rating?
The Old Forge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Old Forge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Forge last inspected?
The Old Forge was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Forge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Forge compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Forge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Old Forge and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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