Birch Hall Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Birch Hall Inn 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 14 February 2019, more than 7 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: Birch Hall Inn Beck Hole, YO22 5LE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Birch Hall Inn among the 5,376 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← Birch Hall Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 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 Very 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 Birch Hall 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 Birch Hall Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2017 |
| Aidensfield Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Mill Croft Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Fairhaven Country Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Glendale House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Halmer Grange Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Mallyan Spout Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Birch Hall Inn
What is Birch Hall Inn's food hygiene rating?
Birch Hall Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 14 February 2019.
Is Birch Hall 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birch Hall Inn last inspected?
Birch Hall Inn was last inspected on 14 February 2019, more than 7 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 Birch Hall Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Birch Hall Inn 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 Birch Hall Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Birch Hall 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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