The Franklin food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Franklin holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 September 2021, more than 4 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: The Franklin Hotel 25 Franklin Road, HG1 5ED
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Franklin sits behind roughly 5,374 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,374 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ← The Franklin | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Franklin 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 Franklin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2019 |
| Alexandra Court Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Arden House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bocian Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Fresh Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ange Pitta Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cold Bath Brewing Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Gianni's Brio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Franklin
What is The Franklin's food hygiene rating?
The Franklin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 29 September 2021.
Is The Franklin safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Franklin last inspected?
The Franklin was last inspected on 29 September 2021, more than 4 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 Franklin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Franklin compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Franklin holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Franklin 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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