The Blacksmith Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Blacksmith Arms 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: 13 High Street, Hook, Goole, DN14 5NY
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Blacksmith Arms among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Blacksmith Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Blacksmith Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cope's Cakes and Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Hook C. E Primary School School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Daisy Chain Nursery and Out of School Club Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Corgi & Cream Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| ADT Management Services Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Anchor Hanover Housing Association Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Goole Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Kingsway Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about The Blacksmith Arms
What is The Blacksmith Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Blacksmith Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 24 March 2026.
Is The Blacksmith Arms 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 Blacksmith Arms last inspected?
The Blacksmith Arms was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Blacksmith 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, and The Blacksmith Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Blacksmith 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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The Blacksmith Arms is one of 302 rated food businesses in Goole. See every hygiene rating in Goole →
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