The Wold Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Wold Cottage holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 December 2016, more than 9 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: Rainsburgh Lane, Wold Newton, Driffield, YO25 3HL
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wold Cottage sits behind roughly 2,503 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ← The Wold Cottage | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Wold Cottage 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 Wold Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anvil Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Wold Newton Foundation School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Farmhouse coffee and deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Willows Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| East Riding Crematorium Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Wold Cottage
What is The Wold Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The Wold Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 22 December 2016.
Is The Wold Cottage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wold Cottage last inspected?
The Wold Cottage was last inspected on 22 December 2016, more than 9 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 Wold Cottage?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wold Cottage 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, while The Wold Cottage holds a 4. 303 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Wold Cottage 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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