R A F Association food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Yorkshire
R A F Association holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2020, more than 6 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: 17 Kirkgate, HG4 1PA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts R A F Association 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% | ← R A F Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 R A F Association 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 R A F Association, 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 |
| Chimes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cathedral View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Silva Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Mario's Restaurant 27 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Wilfrid's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Portofino Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Double Luck Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about R A F Association
What is R A F Association's food hygiene rating?
R A F Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 20 May 2020.
Is R A F Association 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was R A F Association last inspected?
R A F Association was last inspected on 20 May 2020, more than 6 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 R A F Association?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R A F Association 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 R A F Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects R A F Association 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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