6,993 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in North Yorkshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
North Yorkshire currently has 6,993 registered food businesses. Of these, 6,254 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 54 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hildyard Arms | DL9 4PD | 0 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| After Taste Chinese Takeaway | YO11 1DY | 1 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab | YO11 1DR | 1 | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Al Bivio (Hornbeam Park) Ltd | HG2 8RE | 1 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Allerton Croft Guest House | 1 | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| Baltyk | YO11 1UN | 1 | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Bamboo Panda | HG1 4AA | 1 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Benny's Chinese Takeaway And Noodles Bar | YO12 7JY | 1 | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Caffe Nero | HG4 1BW | 1 | Sep 09, 2025 |
| Cocoo peri peri and Desserts | YO61 3HY | 1 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Costcutter | YO11 2LW | 1 | Feb 05, 2025 |
| Empire Grill | YO11 1NF | 1 | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Farmhouse Fare | BD23 1JZ | 1 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Flying Dragon | YO11 1BH | 1 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Forest Lane Cafe | YO61 1TT | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
There are currently 5,375 food businesses in North Yorkshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in North Yorkshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.