The Blackwell Ox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Blackwell Ox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Blackwell Ox was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blackwell Ox Hotel Main Road Through Carlton Vill, TS9 7DJ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Blackwell Ox among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← The Blackwell Ox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 Blackwell Ox 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 Blackwell Ox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sutton Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Goulton Grange Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| The Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Fuego Steakhouse & Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Station Coffee + Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Gap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| The Rusty Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
Questions about The Blackwell Ox
What is The Blackwell Ox's food hygiene rating?
The Blackwell Ox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Blackwell Ox 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blackwell Ox last inspected?
The Blackwell Ox was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blackwell Ox?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blackwell Ox compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Blackwell Ox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Blackwell Ox 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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