Oddfellows Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Oddfellows Arms 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 7 November 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: Oddfellows Arms 40 Low Street, LS25 6BA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Oddfellows Arms among the 5,376 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← Oddfellows Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Oddfellows Arms 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 Oddfellows Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Elmet Kitchen Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Sherburn Visiting Scheme Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Ashley Furness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Harold Mills House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lady Popplewell Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Oddfellows Arms
What is Oddfellows Arms's food hygiene rating?
Oddfellows Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Oddfellows Arms 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 Oddfellows Arms last inspected?
Oddfellows Arms was last inspected on 7 November 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 Oddfellows Arms?
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 Oddfellows Arms compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Oddfellows Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Oddfellows Arms 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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