JB Cockburn & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
JB Cockburn & Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cockburns Butchers 12 Market Place, DL8 1EQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts JB Cockburn & Sons among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ← JB Cockburn & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At JB Cockburn & Sons none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to JB Cockburn & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bedale Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Food Weighhouse Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| The Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Waggon And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| The Old Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about JB Cockburn & Sons
What is JB Cockburn & Sons's food hygiene rating?
JB Cockburn & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 24 March 2025.
Is JB Cockburn & Sons safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was JB Cockburn & Sons last inspected?
JB Cockburn & Sons was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at JB Cockburn & Sons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JB Cockburn & Sons compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and JB Cockburn & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects JB Cockburn & Sons and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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