Premier Inn (Thirsk) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
Premier Inn (Thirsk) 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 23 January 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: Gateway House Cedar Road, Sowerby, YO7 3ST
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How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Premier Inn (Thirsk) among the 5,385 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 | 5,385 | 86% | ← Premier Inn (Thirsk) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 218 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 829 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 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 Premier Inn (Thirsk) 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 Premier Inn (Thirsk), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Sunkissed Studio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Forget-Me-Not Chocolate Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Laburnum House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Crown and anchor kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Crown & Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Land And Sea Fisheries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Sowerby House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Premier Inn (Thirsk)
What is Premier Inn (Thirsk)'s food hygiene rating?
Premier Inn (Thirsk) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Premier Inn (Thirsk) 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 Premier Inn (Thirsk) last inspected?
Premier Inn (Thirsk) was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 19 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 Premier Inn (Thirsk)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Premier Inn (Thirsk) compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,255 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Inn (Thirsk) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Premier Inn (Thirsk) 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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