Hornblower Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Hornblower Tavern 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 3 January 2017, more than 9 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: Hornblower Tavern 3 Old Market Place, HG4 1EQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Hornblower Tavern 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% | ← Hornblower Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hornblower Tavern 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 Hornblower Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2024 |
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Sustain Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Oliver's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cafe On The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Hornblower Tavern
What is Hornblower Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Hornblower Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 January 2017.
Is Hornblower Tavern 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 Hornblower Tavern last inspected?
Hornblower Tavern was last inspected on 3 January 2017, more than 9 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 Hornblower Tavern?
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 Hornblower Tavern 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 Hornblower Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Hornblower Tavern 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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