Howgill Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Howgill Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 October 2023, more than 2 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: Howgill Lodge Howgill Lane, BD23 6DJ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Howgill Lodge sits behind roughly 5,374 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,374 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ← Howgill Lodge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Howgill Lodge 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.
Questions about Howgill Lodge
What is Howgill Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Howgill Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 30 October 2023.
Is Howgill Lodge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howgill Lodge last inspected?
Howgill Lodge was last inspected on 30 October 2023, more than 2 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 Howgill Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howgill Lodge compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Howgill Lodge holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Howgill Lodge 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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