MJ Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
MJ Stores 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 28 February 2019, more than 7 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: 5 Harcourt Place, YO11 2EP
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so MJ Stores sits behind roughly 5,377 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,377 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ← MJ Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 211 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 MJ Stores 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 MJ Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnet And Sons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cafe Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| El Gringos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| 1924 Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Chocolate Factory And Bakery Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Bike And Boot Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Questions about MJ Stores
What is MJ Stores's food hygiene rating?
MJ Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 28 February 2019.
Is MJ Stores 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 MJ Stores last inspected?
MJ Stores was last inspected on 28 February 2019, more than 7 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 MJ Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MJ Stores compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while MJ Stores holds a 4. 540 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects MJ Stores 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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