Europe Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Europe Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 February 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: Europe Continental Food Store 30 Newborough, YO11 1NA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Europe Supermarket 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% | ← Europe Supermarket | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Europe Supermarket 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 Europe Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Crema E Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Cafe On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Chaplins Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2019 |
| Caravel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Crafty Creations Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| El Gringos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bay View Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Europe Supermarket
What is Europe Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Europe Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 6 February 2020.
Is Europe Supermarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Europe Supermarket last inspected?
Europe Supermarket was last inspected on 6 February 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 Europe Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Europe Supermarket 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 Europe Supermarket holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Europe Supermarket 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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