Match Hatch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Match Hatch 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 5 September 2022, more than 3 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: Johnny Walker Laithe Hardraw Road, DL8 3AY
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Match Hatch 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% | ← Match Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Match Hatch 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 Match Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firebox Cafe @ Stage 1 Cycles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Hawes Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 April 2025 |
| Wensleydale House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Ebor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| The House At Hawes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The Alchemists Cottage Retailers - other | 300 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Herriots In Hawes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Canteen, Hawes Auction Mart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Match Hatch
What is Match Hatch's food hygiene rating?
Match Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 September 2022.
Is Match Hatch 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 Match Hatch last inspected?
Match Hatch was last inspected on 5 September 2022, more than 3 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 Match Hatch?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Match Hatch 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 Match Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Match Hatch 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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