The Yew Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Yew Tree 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
This is a fresh result: The Yew Tree was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 30 High Street, YO13 0PT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| D&G Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Cross Lane Hospital Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Yew Tree
What is The Yew Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Yew Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 June 2026.
Is The Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree last inspected?
The Yew Tree was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Yew Tree?
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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Yew Tree 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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