The Harts Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Harts Head 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 19 September 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: Harts Head Inn Belle Hill, BD24 0BA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Harts Head 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 Harts Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harts Head 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 Harts Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| C Eccleston Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Hectors Coffee Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Settle – Church Street PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Settle Quakers Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Daleholme Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| The Fisherman Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about The Harts Head
What is The Harts Head's food hygiene rating?
The Harts Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 19 September 2024.
Is The Harts Head 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 Harts Head last inspected?
The Harts Head was last inspected on 19 September 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 Harts Head?
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 Harts Head 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 Harts Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Harts Head 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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