Goat Gap Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Goat Gap Cafe 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 10 September 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: Goat Gap Cafe Henbusk Lane, LA2 8HS
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Goat Gap Cafe 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% | ← Goat Gap Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Goat Gap Cafe 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 Goat Gap Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor View Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Clapham Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| The New Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Nutstile Farm Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Harling House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Country Lane Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 2.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Seasons Bakery Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Kids Day Nursery LTD School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Goat Gap Cafe
What is Goat Gap Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Goat Gap Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Goat Gap Cafe 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 Goat Gap Cafe last inspected?
Goat Gap Cafe was last inspected on 10 September 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 Goat Gap Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Goat Gap Cafe 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 Goat Gap Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Goat Gap Cafe 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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