The Union Pub and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Union Pub and Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Alma Northern Limited 46 Commercial Street, Norton, YO17 9ES
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Union Pub and Restaurant 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 Union Pub and Restaurant | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Union Pub and Restaurant 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 Union Pub and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| W Fletcher & Sons Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| Nesfield And Piercy Traditional Family Butchers Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Royal China Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2024 |
| Bright Steels Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Malton Salvation Army - Lunch Club For Everyone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Norton Free Fridge Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Wild Vape Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about The Union Pub and Restaurant
What is The Union Pub and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Union Pub and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Union Pub and Restaurant 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Union Pub and Restaurant last inspected?
The Union Pub and Restaurant was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Union Pub and Restaurant?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Union Pub and Restaurant 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 Union Pub and Restaurant holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Union Pub and Restaurant 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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