Downtown Bedale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Downtown Bedale 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
This is a fresh result: Downtown Bedale was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Market Place, DL8 1EQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Downtown Bedale among the 5,374 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← Downtown Bedale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Downtown Bedale 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 Downtown Bedale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Weighhouse Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| JB Cockburn & Sons Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| Leadout the Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Thomas The Baker Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Old Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Downtown Bedale
What is Downtown Bedale's food hygiene rating?
Downtown Bedale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Downtown Bedale 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 Downtown Bedale last inspected?
Downtown Bedale was last inspected on 27 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 Downtown Bedale?
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 Downtown Bedale compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Downtown Bedale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Downtown Bedale 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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Downtown Bedale is one of 50 rated food businesses in Bedale. See every hygiene rating in Bedale →
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