Smugglers Inn

Robin Hoods Bay

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 25 June 2026 by North Yorkshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Smugglers Inn, from July 2024 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2024 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Smugglers Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for Smugglers Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 July 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
25 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Smugglers Inn in Robin Hoods Bay has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Dock New Road,
Robin Hoods Bay,
YO22 4SJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Smugglers Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Smugglers Inn?

Food hygiene at Smugglers Inn is inspected by North Yorkshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Smugglers Inn

What is Smugglers Inn’s food hygiene rating?

Smugglers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 June 2026.

When was Smugglers Inn last inspected?

Smugglers Inn was last inspected by North Yorkshire on 25 June 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.