The Cottage Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Cottage 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 June 2023, more than 3 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: The Cottage 25 Cross Hill, YO14 0JT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Cottage 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 Cottage 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 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 Cottage 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 Cottage Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinners Hunmanby Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Wells Butchers And Farm Foods Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| Hunmanby Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| The Southgate Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Lol's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Hunmanby Pantry Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Today Local Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about The Cottage Inn
What is The Cottage Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 14 June 2023.
Is The Cottage 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 Cottage Inn last inspected?
The Cottage Inn was last inspected on 14 June 2023, more than 3 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 The Cottage 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 The Cottage 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 Cottage Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Cottage 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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Understanding this rating
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