The Laurel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Laurel 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 3 September 2015, more than 10 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 Laurel Inn New Road, YO22 4SF
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Laurel 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 Laurel 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 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 Laurel 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 Laurel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| The Cove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Browns RHB Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Elle Estelle's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| The Old School House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Morwen Le Fay Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brambles Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about The Laurel Inn
What is The Laurel Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Laurel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 September 2015.
Is The Laurel 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 Laurel Inn last inspected?
The Laurel Inn was last inspected on 3 September 2015, more than 10 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 Laurel Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Laurel 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 Laurel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Laurel 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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