What is the average food hygiene rating in BD23?

The average food hygiene rating in the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire is 4.76 out of 5, across 372 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BD23 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

319 food businesses in the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.8% of the 372 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in BD23 have a low hygiene rating?

9 food businesses in the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BD23 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire (450 establishments on record, 372 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 BD23

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.76/5, with 85.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 450 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BD23 (North Yorkshire) has 319 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 372 rated premises (85.8%). 9 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

Rating distribution in BD23

5★ Very Good

319 (85.8%)

4★ Good

29 (7.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

15 (4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 52 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BD23: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BD23?: The average food hygiene rating in the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire is 4.76 out of 5, across 372 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BD23 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 319 food businesses in the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.8% of the 372 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in BD23 have a low hygiene rating?: 9 food businesses in the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BD23 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BD23 postcode area of North Yorkshire (450 establishments on record, 372 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.

Top-rated places in BD23

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
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 Sheep Street, Skipton · BD23 1JH
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
Homemade at 23Other catering premises · BD23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Burger KingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · A59-a65 Roundabout Gargrave Road, Skipton · BD23 1UD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Grassington Lunch ClubOther catering premises · BD23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Grassington Post OfficeRetailers - other · 15 Main Street, Grassington · BD23 5AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Pixel GamesRetailers - other · 7 Court Lane, Skipton · BD23 1DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Kettlewell County Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Kettlewell Primary School Road From Cam Gill Beck To Ket, Starbotton · BD23 5HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Gargrave C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Gargrave Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Neville Road, Gargrave · BD23 3RE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Christ Church CE Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Christ Church Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street, Skipton · BD23 2AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Hearts CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Heart of Skipton CIC 13 Swadford Street, Skipton · BD23 1RD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026

Places needing improvement in BD23

Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Sheep Street, Skipton · BD23 1HY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026
Farmhouse FareRetailers - other · 2 High Street, Skipton · BD23 1JZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
Sutcliffes Of Skipton LtdRetailers - other · 5 Otley Street, Skipton · BD23 1DY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
The Devonshire VaultsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 20 Newmarket Street, Skipton · BD23 2HR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 August 2025
The Swadford HubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hambleton Farm Bolton Abbey, Bolton Abbey, Skipton · BD23 6AF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
Le Caveau Restaurant LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 86 High Street, Skipton · BD23 1JJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 November 2025
Dales Cottage CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Albion Yard Otley Street, Skipton · BD23 1ED
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
Skipton Balti Spice LTDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Court Lane, Skipton · BD23 1DD
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 450 real Food Standards Agency records for the BD23 postcode area, of which 372 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.