The Pine Marten

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-12-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Pine Marten is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Pine Marten Otley Road, Harrogate, HG3 1UE, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 December 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Yorkshire oversees 7,051 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Yorkshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
The Pine Marten Otley Road, Harrogate
Postcode
HG3 1UE
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1869347

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Pine Marten?

The Pine Marten has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Yorkshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Pine Marten last inspected?

The Pine Marten was last inspected on 2024-12-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Pine Marten located?

The Pine Marten is located at The Pine Marten Otley Road, Harrogate , HG3 1UE, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HG3 postcode area.