Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 52 Market Place, HG4 4EF
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square 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% | ← Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square 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 Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bordar House Teas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Hungry Gaucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Mellors Catering Services School/college/university | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2018 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy Retailers - other | 92 yards away | Exempt | |
| Millgate B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2016 |
| Joneva Of Masham Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Acorns Pre-School -Masham Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2017 |
Questions about Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square
What is Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square's food hygiene rating?
Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square 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 Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square last inspected?
Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square 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 Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square 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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