The Pine Marten food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Pine Marten holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 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: The Pine Marten Otley Road, HG3 1UE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Pine Marten 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 Pine Marten | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pine Marten 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 Pine Marten, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Corner -Harrogate Limited Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Aire House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| AAA Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Cold Bath Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about The Pine Marten
What is The Pine Marten's food hygiene rating?
The Pine Marten has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Pine Marten 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pine Marten last inspected?
The Pine Marten was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Pine Marten?
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 Pine Marten 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 Pine Marten is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Pine Marten 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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