Harlow Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Harlow Stores 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 3 January 2019, more than 7 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: Harlow Stores 139 Otley Road, HG2 0AG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Harlow Stores among the 5,376 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← Harlow Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 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 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 Harlow Stores 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 Harlow Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Children's Corner -Harrogate Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Aire House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| AAA Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Cold Bath Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| District Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Balcony Sports Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Harlow Stores
What is Harlow Stores's food hygiene rating?
Harlow Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 January 2019.
Is Harlow Stores 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 Harlow Stores last inspected?
Harlow Stores was last inspected on 3 January 2019, more than 7 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 Harlow Stores?
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 Harlow Stores 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 Harlow Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Harlow Stores 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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