Milbank Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Milbank Arms 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: Milbank Arms Bedale Road, DL8 2PX
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Milbank Arms among the 5,377 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 | 5,377 | 86% | ← Milbank Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Milbank 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 Milbank Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Luncheon At Snape Institute Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Castle Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| The Bruce Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Old Station Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Old Station Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Masham C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Millgate B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2016 |
| Mellors Catering Services School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2018 |
Questions about Milbank Arms
What is Milbank Arms's food hygiene rating?
Milbank Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Milbank Arms 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 Milbank Arms last inspected?
Milbank Arms was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Milbank Arms?
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 Milbank 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, and Milbank Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Milbank 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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