Whitby Fudge Bar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Whitby Fudge Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: Kiosk 5 Pier Road, YO21 3PU
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Whitby Fudge Bar 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% | ← Whitby Fudge Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whitby Fudge Bar 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 Whitby Fudge Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hippy Shake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Harbour Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| John Bull Rock Shop Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2022 |
| Magpie Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Full of Beans Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Magpie Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Candy Rock King Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| La Rosa Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Whitby Fudge Bar
What is Whitby Fudge Bar's food hygiene rating?
Whitby Fudge Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Whitby Fudge Bar 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitby Fudge Bar last inspected?
Whitby Fudge Bar was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 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 Whitby Fudge Bar?
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 Whitby Fudge Bar 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 Whitby Fudge Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Whitby Fudge Bar 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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