Thirsk Lodge Barns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Thirsk Lodge Barns 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 26 July 2021, more than 4 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 Lodge Newsham Road, YO7 4DB
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Thirsk Lodge Barns among the 5,364 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Thirsk Lodge Barns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Thirsk Lodge Barns 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 Lodge Barns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk Athletics, Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| First Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Old Red House Thirsk Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Red House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Thirsk Lodge Barns
What is Thirsk Lodge Barns's food hygiene rating?
Thirsk Lodge Barns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 July 2021.
Is Thirsk Lodge Barns 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 Lodge Barns last inspected?
Thirsk Lodge Barns was last inspected on 26 July 2021, more than 4 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 Lodge Barns?
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 Thirsk Lodge Barns compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Thirsk Lodge Barns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Thirsk Lodge Barns 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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