The Waves food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Waves holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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: 39 Esplanade Road, YO11 2AT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Waves 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 Waves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waves 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 Waves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Childcare Caring Premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Bay House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Deja Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Express Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Clock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Cask And Keg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cumberland Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Waves
What is The Waves's food hygiene rating?
The Waves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Waves 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waves last inspected?
The Waves was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 The Waves?
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 Waves 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 Waves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Waves 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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