The Bay Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Bay Horse Inn 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: The Bay Horse Inn was inspected on 5 August 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: 8 Market Place, YO18 7AA
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How this rating has changed
The Bay Horse Inn was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 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 The Bay Horse Inn among the 5,385 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 | 5,385 | 86% | ← The Bay Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 218 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 829 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 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 The Bay Horse 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 The Bay Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pickering Pie Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Namaste Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Russells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Capplemans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Number Four Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Country Crust Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Ropery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about The Bay Horse Inn
What is The Bay Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 August 2026.
Is The Bay Horse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bay Horse Inn last inspected?
The Bay Horse Inn was last inspected on 5 August 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 The Bay Horse 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bay Horse Inn compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,255 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Bay Horse 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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