Howe Hills Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
Howe Hills Farm 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 26 April 2023, more than 3 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: Howe Hills Middleham Road, DL8 5HD
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Howe Hills Farm 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% | ← Howe Hills Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Howe Hills Farm 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 Howe Hills Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadacres Housing Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Greenhills Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Leyburn Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Leyburn Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Your Fitness Needs Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Tennants Auctioneers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Eastfield Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Haven House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Howe Hills Farm
What is Howe Hills Farm's food hygiene rating?
Howe Hills Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 April 2023.
Is Howe Hills Farm 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 Howe Hills Farm last inspected?
Howe Hills Farm was last inspected on 26 April 2023, more than 3 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 Howe Hills Farm?
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 Howe Hills Farm 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 Howe Hills Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Howe Hills Farm 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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