The Waterfront food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Waterfront 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Waterfront Cafe 39 Sandside, YO11 1PG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Waterfront 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 Waterfront | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Royale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Burger Bar And Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Candy Confectionary And Gifts Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Crumb Coffee Co. And Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Barrington Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Catch 55 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bay View Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Crafty Creations Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
Questions about The Waterfront
What is The Waterfront's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfront has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Waterfront 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 Waterfront last inspected?
The Waterfront was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Waterfront?
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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Waterfront 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
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