The Herdsman food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Herdsman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Herdsman Holywell Lane, DL7 0ET
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Herdsman 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 Herdsman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Herdsman 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 Herdsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Tea Rooms Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Pepper Arden Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| The Beeswing Inn LLP Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| S & A Catering Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
Questions about The Herdsman
What is The Herdsman's food hygiene rating?
The Herdsman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 12 September 2024.
Is The Herdsman 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Herdsman last inspected?
The Herdsman was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months 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 Herdsman?
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 Herdsman 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 Herdsman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Herdsman 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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