Fresh Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Yorkshire
Fresh Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: Fresh Stop 11 Bower Road, HG1 1BB
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Fresh Stop 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% | ← Fresh Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fresh Stop 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 Fresh Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocian Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Ange Pitta Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| City Store Harrogate Limited Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Brunch Club also T/A Yorkshire Pudding Wrap Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cafe Lago Di Como Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ash Grove Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2019 |
| Cold Bath Brewing Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
Questions about Fresh Stop
What is Fresh Stop's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Fresh Stop 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fresh Stop last inspected?
Fresh Stop was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Fresh Stop?
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 Fresh Stop 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 Fresh Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Fresh Stop 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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