Whitby Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Whitby Fish 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 28 July 2022, more than 3 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: 81 Helredale Road, YO22 4HZ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Whitby Fish 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% | ← Whitby Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Whitby Fish 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 Whitby Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booies Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Larpool Lane Residential Home Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Caedmon College -Scoresby Site School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Caedmon College Whitby -Normanby Site School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Caedmon College Whitby Astro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Middle Earth Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
Questions about Whitby Fish
What is Whitby Fish's food hygiene rating?
Whitby Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 28 July 2022.
Is Whitby Fish 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 Whitby Fish last inspected?
Whitby Fish was last inspected on 28 July 2022, more than 3 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 Whitby Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Whitby Fish 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 Whitby Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Whitby Fish 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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