The Willow Beck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Willow Beck 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
The rating dates from 8 April 2026, 3 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: The Willow Beck Finkills Way, DL7 8UB
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Willow Beck 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 Willow Beck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Willow Beck 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 Willow Beck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Wines Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Rosedene Northallerton Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Mount Vale Care Home Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Four Letter Baker Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Red Chilli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Kose's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Pendragon Community Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
Questions about The Willow Beck
What is The Willow Beck's food hygiene rating?
The Willow Beck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Willow Beck 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 Willow Beck last inspected?
The Willow Beck was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Willow Beck?
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 Willow Beck 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 Willow Beck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Willow Beck 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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