The Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Fleece 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 Fleece was inspected on 27 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: 89 High Street, DL7 8PP
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Fleece 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% | ← The Fleece | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 536 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 216 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 62 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 846 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 The Fleece 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 Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean & Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Dolcie Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Lewis & Cooper Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| The Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Shawarma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Central Stop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2026 |
| Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
Questions about The Fleece
What is The Fleece's food hygiene rating?
The Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 27 August 2026.
Is The Fleece 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 Fleece last inspected?
The Fleece was last inspected on 27 August 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 The Fleece?
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 The Fleece compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,246 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Fleece is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Fleece 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Fleece is one of 156 rated food businesses in Northallerton. See every hygiene rating in Northallerton →
North Yorkshire inspects and rates 7,092 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Yorkshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
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