The Racehorses Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Racehorses Hotel 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 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Race Horses Hotel Kettlewell To Wind Bank Barn, BD23 5QZ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Racehorses Hotel 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% | ← The Racehorses Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Racehorses Hotel 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 Racehorses Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennycroft Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2017 |
| Bluebell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2024 |
| Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Ltd Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| Kettlewell Village Store Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 October 2025 |
| The Kettlewell Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Scargill Movement Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
Questions about The Racehorses Hotel
What is The Racehorses Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Racehorses Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 9 October 2024.
Is The Racehorses Hotel 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 Racehorses Hotel last inspected?
The Racehorses Hotel was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Racehorses Hotel?
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 Racehorses Hotel 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 The Racehorses Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Racehorses Hotel 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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