What is the average food hygiene rating in North Yorkshire?

The average food hygiene rating in North Yorkshire is 4.78 out of 5, across 6,217 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does North Yorkshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86% of rated premises in North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Yorkshire 90 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in North Yorkshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

5,348 food businesses in North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86% of the 6,217 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in North Yorkshire have a low hygiene rating?

110 food businesses in North Yorkshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this North Yorkshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Yorkshire (7,047 establishments on record, 6,217 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in North Yorkshire

In North Yorkshire, 86% of 6,217 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.78/5. These figures cover 7,047 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

North Yorkshire has 5,348 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 6,217 rated premises (86%). 110 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 86%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.3 pp
National rank: 90 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in North Yorkshire

5★ Very Good

5,348 (86%)

4★ Good

546 (8.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

213 (3.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

62 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

47 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0%)

Plus 533 awaiting inspection and 297 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 533 awaiting inspection and 297 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in North Yorkshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North Yorkshire?: The average food hygiene rating in North Yorkshire is 4.78 out of 5, across 6,217 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North Yorkshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86% of rated premises in North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Yorkshire 90 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in North Yorkshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 5,348 food businesses in North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86% of the 6,217 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in North Yorkshire have a low hygiene rating?: 110 food businesses in North Yorkshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this North Yorkshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Yorkshire (7,047 establishments on record, 6,217 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in North Yorkshire

Top-rated places in North Yorkshire

Pomegranate Persian Tea RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 Park Square, Great Ayton · TS9 6BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
The Royal HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · The Royal Hotel St Nicholas Street, Scarborough · YO11 2HF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Boyle & Petyt SchoolRetailers - other · The Boyle And Petyt Primary School A59 From Beamsley Hall To Hosp, Beamsley · BD23 6HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The Sawley KitchenRetailers - other · Sycamore Business Park Patience Lane, Copt Hewick · HG4 5DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 Sheep Street, Skipton · BD23 1JH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Grantham ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Grantham Arms Cut Bridge To Church Lane, Milby · YO51 9BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Katie’s BakesOther catering premises · YO8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
NYMR Pullman Dining TrainRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Grosmont Railway Station Front Street, Whitby · YO22 5QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Railway InnHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Railway Inn 10 Carleton Street, Skipton · BD23 2AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Signals TearoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Grosmont Railway Station Front Street, Whitby · YO22 5QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Harrogate Arms CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harrogate Arms Crag Lane, Harrogate · HG3 1QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Petal PatchRetailers - other · The Petal Patch Woodhall Lane, South Duffield · YO8 6TQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026

Places needing improvement in North Yorkshire

Hildyard ArmsOther catering premises · Hildyard Arms Colburn Lane, Colburn · DL9 4PD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 April 2026
Jakes PlaiceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 65 Long Street, Easingwold YORK · YO61 3HY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2025
Gulshan TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The White Dog Inn Main Street, Stillington · YO61 1LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 January 2026
Empire GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 Newborough, Scarborough · YO11 1NF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 August 2025
Benny's Chinese Takeaway And Noodles BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 44 Prospect Road, Scarborough · YO12 7JY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 July 2025
Victoria Golden TandooriTakeaway/sandwich shop · 73 Victoria Road, Scarborough · YO11 1SH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2025
Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Sheep Street, Skipton · BD23 1HY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026
Brew & Bite CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Regent House 3 Market Place, Thirsk · YO7 1HQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 7,047 real Food Standards Agency records for North Yorkshire, of which 6,217 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.