The Tow Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Tow Bar 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 24 February 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: Cliff Farm Caravan Park Mill Lane, YO11 3NN
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Tow Bar 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 Tow Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Tow Bar 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 Tow Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish And Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Oasis Bar And Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Boat House Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Cayton Bay Surf Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2017 |
| Cayton Village Caravan And Motorhome Club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2022 |
| Buttercup Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about The Tow Bar
What is The Tow Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Tow Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 24 February 2025.
Is The Tow Bar 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 Tow Bar last inspected?
The Tow Bar was last inspected on 24 February 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 The Tow Bar?
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 The Tow Bar 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 Tow Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Tow Bar 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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