The Old Town Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Old Town Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 2022, 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: The Old Town Hall Middle Road, DL8 4ED
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Old Town Hall 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% | ← The Old Town Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Town 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 The Old Town Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmire Village Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bolton Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Withywood Stores Limited Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Arthur's Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Aysgarth Falls Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Old Town Hall
What is The Old Town Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Old Town Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 12 July 2022.
Is The Old Town 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Town Hall last inspected?
The Old Town Hall was last inspected on 12 July 2022, 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 The Old Town 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 The Old Town Hall 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 The Old Town Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Old Town 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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