The Beach Hut food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
The Beach Hut 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 13 February 2024, more than 2 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: 122 Church Street, YO22 4DE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Beach Hut 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 Beach Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Beach Hut 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 Beach Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Steps Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Justins Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Marie Antoinettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Hunters Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cafe Montmartre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Abbey Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about The Beach Hut
What is The Beach Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Beach Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 13 February 2024.
Is The Beach Hut 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 The Beach Hut last inspected?
The Beach Hut was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 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 Beach Hut?
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 The Beach Hut 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 Beach Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Beach Hut 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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