Marks & Spencer Simply Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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
This is a fresh result: Marks & Spencer Simply Foods was inspected on 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: Friarage Street, DL6 1DP
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How this rating has changed
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods was re-inspected on 3 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Marks & Spencer Simply Foods among the 5,386 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 | 5,386 | 86% | ← Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 216 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 830 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 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| The Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| The Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Adams Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| The Optimist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Fleece Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Bean & Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
What is Marks & Spencer Simply Foods's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 August 2026.
Is Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Foods last inspected?
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods was last inspected on 3 August 2026, a month 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks & Spencer Simply Foods compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,254 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Marks & Spencer Simply Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Marks & Spencer Simply Foods 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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Marks & Spencer Simply Foods is one of 156 rated food businesses in Northallerton. See every hygiene rating in Northallerton →
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