Abbey Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Abbey Inn 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
This is a fresh result: Abbey Inn was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Abbey Inn Byland Road To Abbey House, YO61 4BD
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Abbey Inn among the 5,374 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← Abbey Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Abbey 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 Abbey Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonshine Icecream Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Shallowdale House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2012 |
| Newburgh House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Hearts Of Ampleforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Daisy Day Care Nursery Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Acorn Preserves Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Pignut & The Hare Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Windmill Hill At Ampleforth College Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Abbey Inn
What is Abbey Inn's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Abbey 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Inn last inspected?
Abbey Inn was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Abbey Inn?
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 Abbey Inn compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Abbey 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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