The Bruce Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Bruce Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: Bruce Arms Main Street, HG4 5JJ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bruce Arms sits behind roughly 5,377 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,377 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ← The Bruce Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 211 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 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 The Bruce Arms 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 The Bruce Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Stainley Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Milbank Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Event Mobiles Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Lightwater Valley Attractions Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Old Station Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Old Station Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Masham C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Millgate B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2016 |
Questions about The Bruce Arms
What is The Bruce Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Bruce Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Bruce Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bruce Arms last inspected?
The Bruce Arms was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 The Bruce Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bruce Arms compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bruce Arms holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Bruce Arms 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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