The Spa Emporium food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
The Spa Emporium 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 18 June 2025, 12 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: Spa Colonnade The Spa, YO11 2HD
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Spa Emporium 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 Spa Emporium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spa Emporium 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 Spa Emporium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Clock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Beachcomber Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bay House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
| Cask And Keg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Costcutter Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Deja Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bike And Boot Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Spa Emporium
What is The Spa Emporium's food hygiene rating?
The Spa Emporium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 18 June 2025.
Is The Spa Emporium 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 Spa Emporium last inspected?
The Spa Emporium was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Spa Emporium?
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 Spa Emporium 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 Spa Emporium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Spa Emporium 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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