Higginsons Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Higginsons Bakery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Higginsons Bakery was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 21 Regent Parade, HG1 5AW
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Higginsons Bakery sits behind roughly 5,908 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ← Higginsons Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Higginsons Bakery 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 Higginsons Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Adams Balti & Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Devonshire Tap House Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Dragon House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Brunch Club also T/A Yorkshire Pudding Wrap Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Arden House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Ange Pitta Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Higginsons Bakery
What is Higginsons Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Higginsons Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Yorkshire Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Higginsons Bakery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Higginsons Bakery last inspected?
Higginsons Bakery was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Higginsons Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Higginsons Bakery compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Higginsons Bakery holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Higginsons Bakery 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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