West Riding food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
West Riding 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 26 January 2022, more than 4 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: West Riding Hotel 26 Castle Road, YO11 1XA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts West Riding 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% | ← West Riding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Riding 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 West Riding, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Dean Road Discounts Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Castle Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Castle Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Crown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bradley's Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Castello Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about West Riding
What is West Riding's food hygiene rating?
West Riding has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 January 2022.
Is West Riding 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 West Riding last inspected?
West Riding was last inspected on 26 January 2022, more than 4 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 West Riding?
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 West Riding 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 West Riding is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects West Riding 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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