Pepper Arden Hall food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
Pepper Arden Hall 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: Pepper Arden Hall Pepper Arden, DL7 0JF
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Pepper Arden Hall 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% | ← Pepper Arden Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pepper Arden Hall 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 Pepper Arden Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeswing Inn LLP Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Herdsman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Paddock Tea Rooms Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| S & A Catering Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Scorton Care Caring Premises | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Kiplin Hall Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Pepper Arden Hall
What is Pepper Arden Hall's food hygiene rating?
Pepper Arden Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Pepper Arden Hall 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 Pepper Arden Hall last inspected?
Pepper Arden Hall was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Pepper Arden Hall?
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 Pepper Arden Hall 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 Pepper Arden Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Pepper Arden Hall 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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