Old Scalby Mills food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Old Scalby Mills 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 3 June 2025, 13 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: Old Scalby Mills Scalby Mills Road, YO12 6RP
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Old Scalby Mills 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% | ← Old Scalby Mills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Questions about Old Scalby Mills
What is Old Scalby Mills's food hygiene rating?
Old Scalby Mills has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Old Scalby Mills 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 Old Scalby Mills last inspected?
Old Scalby Mills was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Old Scalby Mills 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 Old Scalby Mills is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Old Scalby Mills 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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