The Old Barn Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Old Barn Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 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: Old Barn Chapel Gate, BD23 4DA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Old Barn Cafe 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 Old Barn Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Old Barn Cafe 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 Old Barn Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miresfield Farm Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Malham Village Shop Retailers - other | 143 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Listers Arms & Lister Barn Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| YHA Malham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Beck Hall Hotel & The Secret Garden Bistro Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about The Old Barn Cafe
What is The Old Barn Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old Barn Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 September 2024.
Is The Old Barn Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Barn Cafe last inspected?
The Old Barn Cafe was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Old Barn Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Barn Cafe 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 Old Barn Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Old Barn Cafe 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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