Chimes Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Chimes 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
This is a fresh result: Chimes Cafe was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: Chimes Cafe 14 Kirkgate, HG4 1PA
How this rating has changed
Chimes Cafe has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Chimes Cafe among the 5,386 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 | 5,386 | 86% | ← Chimes Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 216 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 830 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 Chimes 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 Chimes Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaflong Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| R A F Association Other catering premises | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2020 |
| Mario's Restaurant 27 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cathedral View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Wilfrid's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Portofino Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Double Luck Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Prima Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about Chimes Cafe
What is Chimes Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Chimes Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Chimes 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 Chimes Cafe last inspected?
Chimes Cafe was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 Chimes Cafe?
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 Chimes Cafe compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,254 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chimes Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Chimes 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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