Valley Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Valley 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 5 December 2017, more than 8 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 Valley 51 Valley Road, YO11 2LX
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Valley 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% | ← Valley 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Valley 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 Valley Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Brunch To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Dovecote Playgroup School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Cask And Keg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Ashurst Residential Home Caring Premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Express Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Deja Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Valley Bar
What is Valley Bar's food hygiene rating?
Valley Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 December 2017.
Is Valley 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 Valley Bar last inspected?
Valley Bar was last inspected on 5 December 2017, more than 8 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 Valley Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley 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 Valley Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Valley 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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