The Good Yarn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hillingdon
The Good Yarn 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
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Good Yarn Ph, 132 High Street, UB8 1JX
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts The Good Yarn among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← The Good Yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 The Good Yarn 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 Good Yarn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bar Italia Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Belmont Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Armstrong World Industries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Belmont Food and Wine Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bless Start Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about The Good Yarn
What is The Good Yarn's food hygiene rating?
The Good Yarn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 16 January 2026.
Is The Good Yarn 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 Good Yarn last inspected?
The Good Yarn was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Good Yarn?
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 The Good Yarn compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and The Good Yarn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The Good Yarn 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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