Blacksmiths Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Riding of Yorkshire
Blacksmiths Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 2016, more than 10 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: Driffield Road, Kilham, Driffield, YO25 4SN
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Blacksmiths Cottage among the 2,504 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 | 2,504 | 84% | ← Blacksmiths Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 171 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 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 Cottage 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 Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Star (Kilham) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Kilham C E School School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| G Boyes Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2018 |
Questions about Blacksmiths Cottage
What is Blacksmiths Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmiths Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 14 June 2016.
Is Blacksmiths Cottage 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blacksmiths Cottage last inspected?
Blacksmiths Cottage was last inspected on 14 June 2016, more than 10 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 Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blacksmiths Cottage compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Blacksmiths Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Blacksmiths Cottage 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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Blacksmiths Cottage is one of 242 rated food businesses in Driffield. See every hygiene rating in Driffield →
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