Food Hygiene Ratings in North Yorkshire

7,055 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.1% rated "very good".

7,055
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
54
Rated 0 or 1
86.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.1%5,376
Good8.7%542
Satisfactory3.4%212
Improvement Needed0.9%59
Major Improvement0.8%53
Urgent Improvement0.0%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,78325.3%
Retailers - other1,54521.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub76710.9%
Other catering premises6028.5%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho5227.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop4796.8%
School/college/university4236.0%
Caring Premises3815.4%

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.

The source snapshot contains 7,055 registered food businesses for North Yorkshire. Of these, 6,243 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 54 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Hildyard ArmsDL9 4PD0Apr 02, 2026
After Taste Chinese TakeawayYO11 1DY1Oct 22, 2025
Alne Pre-School PlaygroupYO61 1RT1Jun 15, 2026
Caffe NeroBD23 1HY1May 01, 2026
Carlton StoresYO7 4LX1May 20, 2026
Cocoa TreeYO62 5AB1Mar 23, 2026
Cocoo peri peri and DessertsYO61 3HY1Aug 12, 2025
CostcutterYO11 2LW1Feb 05, 2025
Country ButchersHG2 8AW1Jun 18, 2026
Country Meats BenthamLA2 7LF1Jun 11, 2026
Daffy CaffyYO62 7LF1Mar 25, 2026
Dalby Activity CentreYO18 7LT1Apr 02, 2026
Farmhouse FareBD23 1JZ1Jan 13, 2026
Flying DragonYO11 1BH1Jun 16, 2025
Gold LionYO17 7LJ1May 27, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in North Yorkshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 5,376 food businesses in North Yorkshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.1% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in North Yorkshire?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in North Yorkshire?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies