Kin Shing food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Yorkshire
Kin Shing holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: 7 Dean Road, YO12 7SN
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Kin Shing 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% | ← Kin Shing | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kin Shing 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 Kin Shing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Dean Road Discounts Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Castle Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Castle Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Coastline Sight And Hearing Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Crown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bradley's Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
Questions about Kin Shing
What is Kin Shing's food hygiene rating?
Kin Shing has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Yorkshire Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Kin Shing safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Kin Shing last inspected?
Kin Shing was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Kin Shing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Kin Shing 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 Kin Shing holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Kin Shing 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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