Madhatters food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
Madhatters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 September 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: 55 Nelson Street, YO12 7SZ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Madhatters among the 5,377 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 | 5,377 | 86% | ← Madhatters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Madhatters 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 Madhatters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carols Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Desi And Continental Foods Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Castello Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Azzaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Crown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Castle Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Dean Road Discounts Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Madhatters
What is Madhatters's food hygiene rating?
Madhatters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 14 September 2023.
Is Madhatters 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Madhatters last inspected?
Madhatters was last inspected on 14 September 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 Madhatters?
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 Madhatters compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Madhatters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Madhatters 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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