Monk Park Farm food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Yorkshire
Monk Park Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: Monk Park Farm Green Lane, Balk, YO7 2AG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Monk Park Farm 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% | ← Monk Park Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Monk Park Farm 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 Monk Park Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Barn Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2025 |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| White Horse Lodge Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Monk Park Farm
What is Monk Park Farm's food hygiene rating?
Monk Park Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Monk Park Farm 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monk Park Farm last inspected?
Monk Park Farm was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 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 Monk Park Farm?
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 Monk Park Farm 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 Monk Park Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Monk Park Farm 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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