Thirsk And Sowerby Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Thirsk And Sowerby Institute 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 July 2023, more than 3 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: Thirsk And Sowerby Institute Sowerby Road, YO7 1LY
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Thirsk And Sowerby Institute 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% | ← Thirsk And Sowerby Institute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thirsk And Sowerby Institute 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 Thirsk And Sowerby Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire Hospice Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Ritz Cinema Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Meadowfields Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Court House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Thirsk Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Pamper Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Franks Family Butcher Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| JJ’s Bakes Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Thirsk And Sowerby Institute
What is Thirsk And Sowerby Institute's food hygiene rating?
Thirsk And Sowerby Institute has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 July 2023.
Is Thirsk And Sowerby Institute 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 Thirsk And Sowerby Institute last inspected?
Thirsk And Sowerby Institute was last inspected on 5 July 2023, more than 3 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 Thirsk And Sowerby Institute?
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 Thirsk And Sowerby Institute 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 Thirsk And Sowerby Institute is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Thirsk And Sowerby Institute 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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