Bay House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
Bay House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2018, more than 7 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: 9 Esplanade Road, YO11 2AS
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Bay House 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% | ← Bay House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bay House 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 Bay House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Cambian Childcare Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Deja Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Express Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Cask And Keg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cumberland Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Ashburton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Bay House
What is Bay House's food hygiene rating?
Bay House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 15 November 2018.
Is Bay House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bay House last inspected?
Bay House was last inspected on 15 November 2018, more than 7 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 Bay House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bay House 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 Bay House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Bay House 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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