The Old Chapel Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Old Chapel Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Old Chapel Tearoom 5 High Street, YO21 2EE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Old Chapel Tearoom 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% | ← The Old Chapel Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Chapel Tearoom 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 Old Chapel Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Store Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Off The Scale Castleton Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| Downe Arms Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Castleton Community Primary School School/college/university | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
Questions about The Old Chapel Tearoom
What is The Old Chapel Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Old Chapel Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 1 October 2025.
Is The Old Chapel Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Chapel Tearoom last inspected?
The Old Chapel Tearoom was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months 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 Old Chapel Tearoom?
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 The Old Chapel Tearoom 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 The Old Chapel Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Old Chapel Tearoom 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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