The Mitre food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Mitre 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 18 July 2024, 23 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: Mitre Hotel 4 Station Road, HG5 9AA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Mitre 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 Mitre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mitre 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 Mitre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonbon Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Aakash Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Blind Jacks Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| 1858 Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Castle Creamery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Butter Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Brymor Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
Questions about The Mitre
What is The Mitre's food hygiene rating?
The Mitre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 18 July 2024.
Is The Mitre 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 Mitre last inspected?
The Mitre was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Mitre?
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 Mitre 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 Mitre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Mitre 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Mitre is one of 141 rated food businesses in Knaresborough. See every hygiene rating in Knaresborough →
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