La Roca Tapas Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
La Roca Tapas Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 November 2023, more than 2 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: 4 Blands Cliff, YO11 1NR
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts La Roca Tapas Bar 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% | ← La Roca Tapas Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 La Roca Tapas Bar 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 La Roca Tapas Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Caravel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Crema E Cioccolato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Crafty Creations Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Bay View Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| E Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Catch 55 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Barrington Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
Questions about La Roca Tapas Bar
What is La Roca Tapas Bar's food hygiene rating?
La Roca Tapas Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 2 November 2023.
Is La Roca Tapas Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Roca Tapas Bar last inspected?
La Roca Tapas Bar was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 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 La Roca Tapas Bar?
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 La Roca Tapas Bar 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 La Roca Tapas Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects La Roca Tapas Bar 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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