Downe Arms Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Downe Arms 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
This is a fresh result: Downe Arms Inn was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: High Street, YO21 2EE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Downe Arms 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% | ← Downe Arms 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 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 Downe Arms 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 Downe Arms Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Community Primary School School/college/university | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Castleton Store Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Old Chapel Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Off The Scale Castleton Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| The Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
Questions about Downe Arms Inn
What is Downe Arms Inn's food hygiene rating?
Downe Arms Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Downe Arms 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 Downe Arms Inn last inspected?
Downe Arms Inn was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Downe Arms 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Downe Arms 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 Downe Arms Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Downe Arms 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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