What is the average food hygiene rating in YO11?

The average food hygiene rating in the YO11 postcode area of North Yorkshire is 4.67 out of 5, across 454 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 YO11 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

363 food businesses in the YO11 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80% of the 454 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in YO11 have a low hygiene rating?

16 food businesses in the YO11 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 YO11 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the YO11 postcode area of North Yorkshire (502 establishments on record, 454 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 YO11

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the YO11 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.67/5, with 80% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 502 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

YO11 (North Yorkshire) has 363 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 454 rated premises (80%). 16 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

Rating distribution in YO11

5★ Very Good

363 (80%)

4★ Good

57 (12.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

18 (4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (1.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 32 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in YO11: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in YO11?: The average food hygiene rating in the YO11 postcode area of North Yorkshire is 4.67 out of 5, across 454 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 YO11 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 363 food businesses in the YO11 postcode area of North Yorkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80% of the 454 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in YO11 have a low hygiene rating?: 16 food businesses in the YO11 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 YO11 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the YO11 postcode area of North Yorkshire (502 establishments on record, 454 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 YO11

The Royal HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · The Royal Hotel St Nicholas Street, Scarborough · YO11 2HF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Eat Me At The SJTRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Stephen Joseph Theatre Westborough, Scarborough · YO11 1JW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Cumberland HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cumberland Hotel 5 Belmont Road, Scarborough · YO11 2AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
St Martins Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Martins School Holbeck Hill, Scarborough · YO11 3BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Wheatcroft SchoolSchool/college/university · Wheatcroft County Primary School Holbeck Hill, Scarborough · YO11 3BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
CooplandsRetailers - other · 6 High Street, Scarborough · YO11 3LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
ProudfootRetailers - other · 12 High Street, Scarborough · YO11 3LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Proudfoot Manham Hill SupermarketRetailers - other · Proudfoot Supermarket Manham Hill, Scarborough · YO11 3LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Harbourside Gift ShopRetailers - other · 51 Sandside, Scarborough · YO11 1PG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
The Anchor Fish And ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Harbour View Flats 37 Sandside, Scarborough · YO11 1PG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Cask And KegRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Cask Inn Cambridge Terrace, Scarborough · YO11 2LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
IKitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 29 Ramshill Road, Scarborough · YO11 2LW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026

Places needing improvement in YO11

Empire GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 Newborough, Scarborough · YO11 1NF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 August 2025
Victoria Golden TandooriTakeaway/sandwich shop · 73 Victoria Road, Scarborough · YO11 1SH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2025
CostcutterRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 31 Ramshill Road, Scarborough · YO11 2LW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2025
Oriental RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 York Place, Scarborough · YO11 2NP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2025
Redcliffe Farm ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcliffe Farm Shop Redcliffe Lane, Scarborough · YO11 3NT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
Flying DragonTakeaway/sandwich shop · 59 Castle Road, Scarborough · YO11 1BH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 June 2025
After Taste Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 St Thomas Street, Scarborough · YO11 1DY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
Thai Orchid RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thai Orchid 9 Huntriss Row, Scarborough · YO11 2ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 502 real Food Standards Agency records for the YO11 postcode area, of which 454 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.