Paddock Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Yorkshire
Paddock Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Paddock Farm West Lane, DL2 2PT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Paddock Tea Rooms among the 5,364 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Paddock Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 Paddock Tea Rooms 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 Paddock Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Herdsman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| The Beeswing Inn LLP Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Pepper Arden Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Rockliffe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Croft W.M.C. Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 January 2025 |
| Toll Bar Garage Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| The Pharmacy Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Linden Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
Questions about Paddock Tea Rooms
What is Paddock Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Paddock Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Paddock Tea Rooms 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paddock Tea Rooms last inspected?
Paddock Tea Rooms was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Paddock Tea Rooms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paddock Tea Rooms compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Paddock Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Paddock Tea Rooms 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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