Laburnum House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
Laburnum House 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: Laburnum House The Holme, DL8 3QR
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Laburnum House among the 5,376 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← Laburnum House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 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 Laburnum House 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 Laburnum House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Curva Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Old Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Spar Stores Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Wensleydale Pantry Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Hawes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Herriots In Hawes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Fountain Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Alchemists Cottage Retailers - other | 230 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Laburnum House
What is Laburnum House's food hygiene rating?
Laburnum House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Laburnum House 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 Laburnum House last inspected?
Laburnum House was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Laburnum House?
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 Laburnum House 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 Laburnum House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Laburnum House 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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