The Kensington Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Kensington Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 February 2022, more than 4 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: 66 Columbus Ravine, YO12 7QU
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kensington Guest House sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ← The Kensington Guest House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kensington Guest 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 The Kensington Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Az Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Avalon B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Dolphin Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2018 |
| Bella Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Carols Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Castle Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Dean Road Discounts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
Questions about The Kensington Guest House
What is The Kensington Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Kensington Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 2 February 2022.
Is The Kensington Guest House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kensington Guest House last inspected?
The Kensington Guest House was last inspected on 2 February 2022, more than 4 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 Kensington Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kensington Guest 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, while The Kensington Guest House holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Kensington Guest 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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