Wholesome Bee food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Wholesome Bee 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 18 May 2018, more than 8 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: 6 Duke Street, BD24 9DW
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Wholesome Bee 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% | ← Wholesome Bee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wholesome Bee 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 Wholesome Bee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teatime Vintage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Forage & Feast Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2024 |
| The Golden Lion at Settle Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Settle Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2020 |
| Ruchee Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Premier Settle Convenience Store Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Lambert News Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| MOSS yorks. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Wholesome Bee
What is Wholesome Bee's food hygiene rating?
Wholesome Bee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 18 May 2018.
Is Wholesome Bee 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 Wholesome Bee last inspected?
Wholesome Bee was last inspected on 18 May 2018, more than 8 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 Wholesome Bee?
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 Wholesome Bee 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 Wholesome Bee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Wholesome Bee 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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Wholesome Bee is one of 60 rated food businesses in Settle. See every hygiene rating in Settle →
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