What is the average food hygiene rating in HG1?

The average food hygiene rating in the HG1 postcode area of North Yorkshire is 4.73 out of 5, across 363 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 HG1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

295 food businesses in the HG1 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.3% of the 363 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in HG1 have a low hygiene rating?

8 food businesses in the HG1 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 HG1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the HG1 postcode area of North Yorkshire (439 establishments on record, 363 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 HG1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the HG1 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.73/5, with 81.3% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 439 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

HG1 (North Yorkshire) has 295 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 363 rated premises (81.3%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

Rating distribution in HG1

5★ Very Good

295 (81.3%)

4★ Good

48 (13.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

12 (3.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 53 awaiting inspection and 23 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in HG1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in HG1?: The average food hygiene rating in the HG1 postcode area of North Yorkshire is 4.73 out of 5, across 363 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 HG1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 295 food businesses in the HG1 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.3% of the 363 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in HG1 have a low hygiene rating?: 8 food businesses in the HG1 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 HG1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the HG1 postcode area of North Yorkshire (439 establishments on record, 363 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 HG1

Sainsburys LocalRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate · HG1 1RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Julie D CateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HG1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
No 35 HarrogateRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 35 Cheltenham Crescent, Harrogate · HG1 1DH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Pizza ParadaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 20b Station Parade, Harrogate · HG1 1UE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Butty HutOther catering premises · 1 Sykes Grove, Harrogate · HG1 2DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Shell JennyfieldRetailers - other · Jennyfield Self Service Station Ripon Road, Harrogate · HG1 2BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Silver FoxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Royal Parade, Harrogate · HG1 2SZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Partou Safehands Day NurseryCaring Premises · 15 Kent Road, Harrogate · HG1 2LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Starling Independent Beer & CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 47 Oxford Street, Harrogate · HG1 1PW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Premier woodfield convenience storesRetailers - other · HG1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
ST NEWS HARROGATERetailers - other · 34 Parliament Street, Harrogate · HG1 2RL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
LilypadRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 136 Kings Road, Harrogate · HG1 5HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026

Places needing improvement in HG1

Bamboo PandaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18 Devonshire Place, Harrogate · HG1 4AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 December 2025
SageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Sykes Grove, Harrogate · HG1 2DB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
PizzaficioRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 152 Kings Road, Harrogate · HG1 5HY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 January 2025
ChillichicksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Camwal Road, Harrogate · HG1 4PT
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2025
Deli BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Regent Parade, Harrogate · HG1 5AW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2025
Higginsons BakeryRetailers - other · 21 Regent Parade, Harrogate · HG1 5AW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2024
Kings Convenience StoreRetailers - other · Kings Convenience Store 2 Chatsworth Road, Harrogate · HG1 5HS
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 June 2025
Cracovia MarketRetailers - other · 1 Haywra Crescent, Harrogate · HG1 5BG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 439 real Food Standards Agency records for the HG1 postcode area, of which 363 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.