Hay Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Hay 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 18 July 2025, 11 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: Spruisty Hall Farm Ripon Road, Killinghall, HG3 2AU
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Hay Cafe 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% | ← Hay Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hay 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 Hay Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy Food by George Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
| Butty Hut Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bilton Grange Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bilton Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
Questions about Hay Cafe
What is Hay Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hay Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Hay 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 Hay Cafe last inspected?
Hay Cafe was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 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 Hay 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hay Cafe 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 Hay Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Hay 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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