The Buck Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Buck Inn 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: Buck Hotel 27 Newbiggin, DL10 4DX
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Buck Inn 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 Buck Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Buck Inn 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 Buck Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comrades Richmond Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Richmondshire Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Harvest Energy Victoria Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| La Cocina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Tasty Macs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Nourished Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Hamiltons Butchers Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cavern Music Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
Questions about The Buck Inn
What is The Buck Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Buck Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Buck Inn 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 The Buck Inn last inspected?
The Buck Inn was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Buck Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Buck Inn 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 Buck Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Buck Inn 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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