Derwent Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Yorkshire
Derwent Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2020, more than 6 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: 27 Eastgate, YO12 4RB
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Derwent Cottage 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% | ← Derwent Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Derwent Cottage 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 Derwent Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone House Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| North End Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Proudfoot Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Hilford House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| One Stop Working With Wilson's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Airstream Catering Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Derwent Cottage
What is Derwent Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Derwent Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 16 March 2020.
Is Derwent Cottage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derwent Cottage last inspected?
Derwent Cottage was last inspected on 16 March 2020, more than 6 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 Derwent Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Derwent Cottage 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 Derwent Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Derwent Cottage 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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