THE Lister’s Arms pub in Ilkley has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene in the council’s Scores on the Doors programme.

The pub in South Hawksworth Street was awarded a five star rating by the council’s inspectors.

Scores on the Doors aims to highlight hygiene standards in pubs, restaurants, takeaways and clubs across the borough.

Inspectors judge outlets on how hygienic and well-managed the food preparation at the premises is against the same criteria: hygiene, structural and confidence in management.

The pub’s manager, Hannah Parker, said: “I am delighted that we have gained the top rating and I’m sure our customers will welcome the news too.

“Standards of hygiene at the pub are of paramount importance.”