Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar 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: Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: Wellgarth Maltings Crosshills, Masham, HG4 4EN
How this rating has changed
Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar among the 5,386 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 | 5,386 | 86% | ← Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 216 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 830 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 Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar 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 Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bear Country Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Beavers Butchers Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Masham Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Where There's Smoke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| No 12 Greengrocers Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2017 |
| Crumb Other catering premises | 345 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Masham Bakery -t/a Bake Masham Farmers/growers | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar
What is Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar 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 Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on 22 July 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 Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar?
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 Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,254 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Black Sheep Brewery Restaurant & Bar 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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