The Fleece Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Fleece Inn 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 21 July 2023, 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: Keighley Road, BD23 2NS
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Fleece Inn 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 Fleece Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fleece Inn 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 Fleece Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Mastab's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Flutez & Fizz Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Hearts Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Shake A Mania Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Cafe Capo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Skipton's No1 Store LTD Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Kibble Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Fleece Inn
What is The Fleece Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fleece Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 July 2023.
Is The Fleece Inn 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 Fleece Inn last inspected?
The Fleece Inn was last inspected on 21 July 2023, 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 Fleece Inn?
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 Fleece Inn 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 Fleece Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Fleece Inn 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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