Studley Royal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Studley Royal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 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: Studley Royal Tea Rooms Cocked Hat To Well Walk, HG4 3DY
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Studley Royal sits behind roughly 5,377 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,377 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ← Studley Royal | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Studley Royal 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 Studley Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountains Abbey Visitors Centre Swanley Grange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Mam's Thai Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| E And L Fuels Limited Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| McDonalds Ripon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| The Moors Care Centre Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Studley Royal
What is Studley Royal's food hygiene rating?
Studley Royal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 22 April 2025.
Is Studley Royal safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Studley Royal last inspected?
Studley Royal was last inspected on 22 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 Studley Royal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Studley Royal compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Studley Royal holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Studley Royal 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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