Otterington Shorthorn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Otterington Shorthorn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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 Otterington Shorthorn South Otterington Village, DL7 9HP
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Otterington Shorthorn sits behind roughly 5,908 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ← Otterington Shorthorn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Otterington Shorthorn 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 Otterington Shorthorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Travel Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Spencer's Of Newsham Grange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Wharfedale Country House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| truly scrumptious Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Falconry UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| The Crosby Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 July 2025 |
| Breckenbrough School School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Otterington Shorthorn
What is Otterington Shorthorn's food hygiene rating?
Otterington Shorthorn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Yorkshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Otterington Shorthorn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Otterington Shorthorn last inspected?
Otterington Shorthorn was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Otterington Shorthorn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Otterington Shorthorn compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Otterington Shorthorn holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Otterington Shorthorn 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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