Balcony Sports Bar Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Balcony Sports Bar Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Balcony Sports Bar Ltd was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: The County Ground St Georges Road, HG2 9BP
How this rating has changed
Balcony Sports Bar Ltd was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Balcony Sports Bar Ltd among the 5,386 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 | 5,386 | 86% | ← Balcony Sports Bar Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 216 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 830 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 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 Balcony Sports Bar Ltd 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 Balcony Sports Bar Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2019 |
| Folk Coffee House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Foodpod Solutions Limited -Vending Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2022 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ashfield Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
Questions about Balcony Sports Bar Ltd
What is Balcony Sports Bar Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Balcony Sports Bar Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Balcony Sports Bar Ltd 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 Balcony Sports Bar Ltd last inspected?
Balcony Sports Bar Ltd was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Balcony Sports Bar Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balcony Sports Bar Ltd compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,254 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Balcony Sports Bar Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Balcony Sports Bar Ltd 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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