Lyths Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Lyths Butcher 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 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 72 High Street, TS13 5ES
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Lyths Butcher among the 5,374 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← Lyths Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Lyths Butcher 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 Lyths Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinderwell Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Badger Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Number 20 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| The Firs Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2024 |
| Runswick Bay Tea Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Runswick Bay Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
Questions about Lyths Butcher
What is Lyths Butcher's food hygiene rating?
Lyths Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Lyths Butcher 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 Lyths Butcher last inspected?
Lyths Butcher was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 Lyths Butcher?
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 Lyths Butcher compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lyths Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Lyths Butcher 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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