Howden Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Howden 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 2 April 2025, 15 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: Howden Arms 40 High Street, LS24 9AT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Howden Arms 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% | ← Howden Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Howden 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 Howden Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tadcaster Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | Exempt | |
| 21 High Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Little Delicatessen Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Tadcaster Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Shann House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Riley-Smith Hall Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Riley Smith Hall Charitable Company Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Tadkebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Howden Arms
What is Howden Arms's food hygiene rating?
Howden Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Howden 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 Howden Arms last inspected?
Howden Arms was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 Howden Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Howden Arms 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 Howden Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Howden 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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Understanding this rating
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