The Blacksmith Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Blacksmith Arms 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: Blacksmiths Arms Farlington To Seven Oaks, YO61 1NW
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Blacksmith Arms among the 5,376 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← The Blacksmith Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 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 Very 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 Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Bay Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Gulshan Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 January 2026 |
| York Wines Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Poppy Caterers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Pizza's World Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Rose and Crown Sutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about The Blacksmith Arms
What is The Blacksmith Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Blacksmith Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 December 2025.
Is The Blacksmith 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blacksmith Arms last inspected?
The Blacksmith Arms was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Blacksmith Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Blacksmith Arms 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 Blacksmith Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Blacksmith 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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