George Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
George Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 12 May 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The George Hotel 38 Baxtergate, YO21 1BN
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so George Hotel sits behind roughly 5,908 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ← George Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 George Hotel 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 George Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyes Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Cod Roe Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bothams Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bagdale Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about George Hotel
What is George Hotel's food hygiene rating?
George Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Yorkshire Council on 12 May 2026.
Is George Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was George Hotel last inspected?
George Hotel was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 George Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George Hotel compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while George Hotel holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects George Hotel 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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