Six Poor Folk food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Six Poor Folk 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: 25 Castlegate, HG5 8AR
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Six Poor Folk among the 5,377 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 | 5,377 | 86% | ← Six Poor Folk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 211 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Six Poor Folk 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 Six Poor Folk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Jacks Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Kirkgate House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Castle Creamery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Brymor Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Drake’s Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Farm Dairy Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Butter Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| 1858 Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Six Poor Folk
What is Six Poor Folk's food hygiene rating?
Six Poor Folk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Six Poor Folk 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 Six Poor Folk last inspected?
Six Poor Folk was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Six Poor Folk?
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 Six Poor Folk compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Six Poor Folk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Six Poor Folk 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
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