Budgens – Thirsk Services food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Budgens – Thirsk Services 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Thirsk Services York Road, YO7 3AA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Budgens – Thirsk Services 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% | ← Budgens – Thirsk Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Budgens – Thirsk Services 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 Budgens – Thirsk Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Choose Me Express Limited Retailers - other | 346 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Regency pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2026 |
| Jack & Jill's Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Twiggy's Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bytheway Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 August 2025 |
| Revitalise Wellness Studio Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sowerby House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Budgens – Thirsk Services
What is Budgens – Thirsk Services's food hygiene rating?
Budgens – Thirsk Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Budgens – Thirsk Services 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 Budgens – Thirsk Services last inspected?
Budgens – Thirsk Services was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Budgens – Thirsk Services?
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 Budgens – Thirsk Services 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 Budgens – Thirsk Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Budgens – Thirsk Services 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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