The Orchard Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Orchard Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: The Orchard Cafe was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Mount Grace Priory Mount Grace, DL6 3JG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Orchard Cafe among the 5,377 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 | 5,377 | 86% | ← The Orchard Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 211 | 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 Very 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 The Orchard Cafe 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 Orchard Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Ghyll Mill (YHA) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Vane House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| The Golden Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Osmotherley Tea & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Queen Catherine Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about The Orchard Cafe
What is The Orchard Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Orchard Cafe 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 Orchard Cafe last inspected?
The Orchard Cafe was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Orchard Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Orchard Cafe 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 Orchard Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Orchard Cafe 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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