The Sutton Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Sutton Arms 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 14 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sutton Arms Hotel Faceby To Goulton Lane, TS9 7BW
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Sutton Arms among the 5,374 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← The Sutton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Sutton Arms 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 Sutton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackwell Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Goulton Grange Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Gap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Fuego Steakhouse & Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Rusty Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Wheatsheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about The Sutton Arms
What is The Sutton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Sutton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 14 May 2025.
Is The Sutton Arms 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 Sutton Arms last inspected?
The Sutton Arms was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 months 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 Sutton Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sutton Arms compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Sutton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Sutton Arms 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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