Black Dog Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Black Dog 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
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: Black Dog Inn Selby Road, YO8 8HX
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Black Dog 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% | ← Black Dog 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 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 Black Dog 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 Black Dog Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camblesforth Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 January 2025 |
| Carlton Supermarket and Post Office Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2024 |
| Frying Nemo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2025 |
| Impact Food Group Trading as Hutchison Catering Ltd @ Barlow CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Drax Power Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Carlton Methodist Church Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Pizza & Pancakes Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Apple Blossom Caravan and Camping Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about Black Dog Inn
What is Black Dog Inn's food hygiene rating?
Black Dog Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Black Dog 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 Black Dog Inn last inspected?
Black Dog Inn was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Black Dog 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 Black Dog 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 Black Dog Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Black Dog 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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