Dale Head Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Dale Head Garage 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 August 2025, 10 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: Dale Head Garage Town Head, DL8 3RG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Dale Head Garage among the 5,377 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 | 5,377 | 86% | ← Dale Head Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 211 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Dale Head Garage 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 Dale Head Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawes Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Upperdales Childcare Partnership School/college/university | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Fountain Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Hawes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Wensleydale Pantry Other catering premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Spar Stores Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| The Old Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Wensleydale Creamery Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Dale Head Garage
What is Dale Head Garage's food hygiene rating?
Dale Head Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Dale Head Garage 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 Dale Head Garage last inspected?
Dale Head Garage was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Dale Head Garage?
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 Dale Head Garage compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dale Head Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Dale Head Garage 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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