The Whitby Way food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Whitby Way holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: The Whitby Way 7 Wellington Road, YO21 1DY
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Whitby Way 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 Whitby Way | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whitby Way 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 Whitby Way, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Roe Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bothams Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Whitby Way
What is The Whitby Way's food hygiene rating?
The Whitby Way has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The Whitby Way 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Whitby Way last inspected?
The Whitby Way was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Whitby Way?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Whitby Way 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 Whitby Way is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Whitby Way 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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The Whitby Way is one of 463 rated food businesses in Whitby. See every hygiene rating in Whitby →
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