The Kettlewell Hostel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Kettlewell Hostel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Whernside House Westgate, BD23 5QU
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Kettlewell Hostel 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 Kettlewell Hostel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Kettlewell Hostel 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 Kettlewell Hostel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlewell Village Store Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 October 2025 |
| Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| Bluebell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2024 |
| Pennycroft Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2017 |
| The Racehorses Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Scargill Movement Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
Questions about The Kettlewell Hostel
What is The Kettlewell Hostel's food hygiene rating?
The Kettlewell Hostel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 12 November 2025.
Is The Kettlewell Hostel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kettlewell Hostel last inspected?
The Kettlewell Hostel was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Kettlewell Hostel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Kettlewell Hostel 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 Kettlewell Hostel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Kettlewell Hostel 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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