The Board Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Board 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 20 November 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 Board Inn Lealholm Lane, YO21 2AJ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Board Inn 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 Board Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Board 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 The Board Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Slack Farm Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Esk Valley Venison Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| R H Ford And Son Butchers Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Glaisdale Village Store And PO Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 September 2025 |
| The Arncliffe Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Hedgeman's Veg Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Udderly Dale-icious Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Ugthorpe Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Board Inn
What is The Board Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Board Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The Board 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 The Board Inn last inspected?
The Board Inn was last inspected on 20 November 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 Board Inn?
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 The Board Inn 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 Board Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Board 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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