Nova food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Nova 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 July 2025, 12 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: 19 Market Place, YO7 1HD
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Nova 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% | ← Nova | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nova 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 Nova, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstairs Downstairs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bianco Ristorante Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Racha Thai Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Red Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| TG Jones Retailers - other | 51 yards away | Exempt | |
| Johnsons Of Thirsk Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Nova
What is Nova's food hygiene rating?
Nova has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Nova 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 Nova last inspected?
Nova was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Nova?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Nova 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 Nova is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Nova 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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