Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Squinting Cat food hygiene rating
The Squinting Cat
The Squinting Cat Whinney Lane
Harrogate
HG3 1QE Inspected 11 February 2026
Harrogate
HG3 1QE Inspected 11 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by North Yorkshire
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Squinting Cat in North Yorkshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 11 February 2026. The Squinting Cat is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Squinting Cat Whinney Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QE.
- Business name
- The Squinting Cat
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 11 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1869926
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
11 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Squinting Cat.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 February 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
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