Blacksmiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
Blacksmiths Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 79 High Street, Holme Upon Spalding Moor, York, YO43 4AA
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Blacksmiths Arms sits behind roughly 2,503 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ← Blacksmiths Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Holme Made Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Centre Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 July 2025 |
| Red Skye Hungs Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Holme Rovers FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 October 2024 |
| A.Laverack and Son Butchers and Bakers Manufacturers/packers | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Blacksmiths Arms
What is Blacksmiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 30 August 2023.
Is Blacksmiths Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blacksmiths Arms last inspected?
Blacksmiths Arms was last inspected on 30 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blacksmiths Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blacksmiths Arms compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Blacksmiths Arms holds a 4. 303 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Blacksmiths 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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