Neuhaus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Neuhaus 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 25 March 2024, more than 2 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: 5 James Street, HG1 1QS
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Neuhaus 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% | ← Neuhaus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Neuhaus 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 Neuhaus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clementine Cafe And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Eleanor Charles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Farmhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Caffe Massarella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cornish Pasty Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Coopland And Son -Scarborough Ltd Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Neuhaus
What is Neuhaus's food hygiene rating?
Neuhaus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 25 March 2024.
Is Neuhaus 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 Neuhaus last inspected?
Neuhaus was last inspected on 25 March 2024, more than 2 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 Neuhaus?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Neuhaus 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 Neuhaus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Neuhaus 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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Understanding this rating
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