The Talbot Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Talbot Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2024, 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: Talbot Arms High Street, BD24 9EX
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Talbot Arms 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 Talbot Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Talbot Arms 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 Talbot Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William The Fourth Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 25 yards away | Exempt | |
| Trevor's Market Shop Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| High Street Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| MOSS yorks. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Lambert News Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| The Folly Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bold Settle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Truly Scrumptious Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Talbot Arms
What is The Talbot Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Talbot Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 30 January 2024.
Is The Talbot Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Talbot Arms last inspected?
The Talbot Arms was last inspected on 30 January 2024, 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 The Talbot Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Talbot Arms 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 Talbot Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Talbot Arms 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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