Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Sun Inn 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 14 July 2023, more than 2 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 Sun Inn 136 Westgate, YO18 8BB
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Sun Inn 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% | ← Sun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sun 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 Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Old Manse Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Potter Hill Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| Pear Tree House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| A Dunning Butchers Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Old Weigh Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Sun Inn
What is Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Sun 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sun Inn last inspected?
Sun Inn was last inspected on 14 July 2023, more than 2 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 Sun Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sun 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, and Sun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Sun 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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Understanding this rating
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