Gardener’s Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Gardener’s 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
This is a fresh result: Gardener’s Arms was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Gardeners Arms 406 Bilton Lane, HG1 4DH
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Gardener’s 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% | ← Gardener’s 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 Gardener’s 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 Gardener’s Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilton Park Village Farm Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| China Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
| Bilton Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Gardener’s Arms
What is Gardener’s Arms's food hygiene rating?
Gardener’s Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Gardener’s 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 Gardener’s Arms last inspected?
Gardener’s Arms was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Gardener’s 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 Gardener’s 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 Gardener’s Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Gardener’s 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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