The Wine Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
The Wine Shop 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 10 May 2023, more than 3 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: The Wine Shop 18 Market Place, HG5 8AG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Wine Shop 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% | ← The Wine Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Wine Shop 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 The Wine Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Creamery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Butter Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Blind Jacks Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| 1858 Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Mai Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Drake’s Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Farm Dairy Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about The Wine Shop
What is The Wine Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 10 May 2023.
Is The Wine Shop 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 The Wine Shop last inspected?
The Wine Shop was last inspected on 10 May 2023, more than 3 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 The Wine Shop?
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 The Wine Shop 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 The Wine Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Wine Shop 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Wine Shop is one of 142 rated food businesses in Knaresborough. See every hygiene rating in Knaresborough →
North Yorkshire inspects and rates 7,059 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Yorkshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
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