The Curious Brownie Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
The Curious Brownie Company 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Mulberry Park Stillington Road, YO61 4RT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Curious Brownie Company among the 5,374 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← The Curious Brownie Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Curious Brownie Company 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 Curious Brownie Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse Yorkshire Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Gulshan Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 January 2026 |
| The Bay Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about The Curious Brownie Company
What is The Curious Brownie Company's food hygiene rating?
The Curious Brownie Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Curious Brownie Company 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 The Curious Brownie Company last inspected?
The Curious Brownie Company was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 The Curious Brownie Company?
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 Curious Brownie Company compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Curious Brownie Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Curious Brownie Company 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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