The Monks Haven food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Monks Haven 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 30 April 2024, more than 2 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: 148 Church Street, YO22 4BH
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Monks Haven among the 5,364 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← The Monks Haven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Monks Haven 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 Monks Haven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Cafe Montmartre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Jane's Rock Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Abbey Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Hunters Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Mr Coopers Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Marie Antoinettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about The Monks Haven
What is The Monks Haven's food hygiene rating?
The Monks Haven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 30 April 2024.
Is The Monks Haven 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 Monks Haven last inspected?
The Monks Haven was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 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 Monks Haven?
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 Monks Haven compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Monks Haven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Monks Haven 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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