The Knaresborough Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Knaresborough 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 22 April 2025, 14 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: The Knaresborough Inn 48 Bond End, HG5 9AL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough 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 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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonbon Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Aakash Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Knaresborough Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Dawn Till Dusk Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2019 |
| 1858 Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Blind Jacks Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Castle Creamery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Butter Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Knaresborough Inn
What is The Knaresborough Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Knaresborough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 22 April 2025.
Is The Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough Inn last inspected?
The Knaresborough Inn was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 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 Knaresborough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Knaresborough 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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