The Pamper Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Pamper Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 8 Castlegate, YO7 1HL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Pamper Lounge among the 5,376 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← The Pamper Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Pamper Lounge 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 The Pamper Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Family Butcher Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Istanbul restaurant bar & grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Brew & Bite Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2026 |
| The Ritz Cinema Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| North Yorkshire Hospice Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| TG Jones Retailers - other | 85 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bianco Ristorante Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Racha Thai Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about The Pamper Lounge
What is The Pamper Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Pamper Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 8 August 2023.
Is The Pamper Lounge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pamper Lounge last inspected?
The Pamper Lounge was last inspected on 8 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Pamper Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pamper Lounge compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Pamper Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Pamper Lounge 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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