The Marigold Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Marigold 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: The Marigold Cafe 16 Waterside, HG5 8DE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Marigold Cafe 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% | ← The Marigold Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Marigold 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 The Marigold Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonbon Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Aakash Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Blind Jacks Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Brymor Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Castle Creamery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Butter Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Drake’s Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Farm Dairy Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Marigold Cafe
What is The Marigold Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Marigold Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Marigold 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 The Marigold Cafe last inspected?
The Marigold Cafe was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 The Marigold Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Marigold Cafe 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 The Marigold Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Marigold 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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