True Tea Co. food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
True Tea Co. 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 7 October 2021, more than 4 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: 6 Commercial Street, HG1 1TY
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts True Tea Co. among the 5,374 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← True Tea Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 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 True Tea Co. 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 True Tea Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Store Harrogate Limited Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cafe Lago Di Como Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Fresh Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ange Pitta Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cheungwon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bocian Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about True Tea Co.
What is True Tea Co.'s food hygiene rating?
True Tea Co. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 7 October 2021.
Is True Tea Co. 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 True Tea Co. last inspected?
True Tea Co. was last inspected on 7 October 2021, more than 4 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 True Tea Co.?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does True Tea Co. compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and True Tea Co. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects True Tea Co. 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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