AAA food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
AAA 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 September 2023, more than 2 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: AAA 129 Cold Bath Road, HG2 0NU
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts AAA 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% | ← AAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 AAA 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 AAA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Bath Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Aire House Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| District Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| 17 Miles Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Crema Coffee Harrogate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Fisk Signature Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Drum And Monkey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about AAA
What is AAA's food hygiene rating?
AAA has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 7 September 2023.
Is AAA 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 AAA last inspected?
AAA was last inspected on 7 September 2023, more than 2 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 AAA?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 AAA 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 AAA is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects AAA 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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