Hotham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
Hotham 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 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 Main Street, Hotham, York, YO43 4UD
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Hotham 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% | ← Hotham 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.
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 Hotham 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 Hotham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oceans Fish Company Ltd Mobile caterer | 77 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Little Butty Bus Mobile caterer | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| North Cave News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| North Cave Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2017 |
| North Cave Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| North Cave WI Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| The Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Hotham Arms
What is Hotham Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hotham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Hotham 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 Hotham Arms last inspected?
Hotham Arms was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months 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 Hotham Arms?
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 Hotham 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 Hotham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Hotham 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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