The Poplars Rooms & Cottages food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Poplars Rooms & Cottages holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 October 2023, 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: The Poplars Carlton Road, YO7 4LX
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Poplars Rooms & Cottages among the 5,377 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 | 5,377 | 86% | ← The Poplars Rooms & Cottages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 211 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Poplars Rooms & Cottages 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 Poplars Rooms & Cottages, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Old Red House Thirsk Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Red House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Carlton Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Out Of The Garden Honey Producers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Dog and Gun Pub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Poplars Rooms & Cottages
What is The Poplars Rooms & Cottages's food hygiene rating?
The Poplars Rooms & Cottages has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 19 October 2023.
Is The Poplars Rooms & Cottages 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Poplars Rooms & Cottages last inspected?
The Poplars Rooms & Cottages was last inspected on 19 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Poplars Rooms & Cottages?
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 Poplars Rooms & Cottages compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Poplars Rooms & Cottages is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Poplars Rooms & Cottages 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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