The Firk Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Firk Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 March 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: 76 Falsgrave Road, YO12 5AZ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Firk Inn sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ← The Firk Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Firk 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 Firk Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofts Chocolates Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 97 Falsgrave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Brunch To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Ashurst Residential Home Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Dovecote Playgroup School/college/university | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ashburton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about The Firk Inn
What is The Firk Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Firk Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 10 March 2023.
Is The Firk Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Firk Inn last inspected?
The Firk Inn was last inspected on 10 March 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 Firk Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Firk 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, while The Firk Inn holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Firk 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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