BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo 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 13 June 2024, 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: Victoria House High Street, TS13 5BQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ← BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo 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 BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Endeavour Staithes Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| The Old Butcher's Reyt Good Fudge Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
| Royal National Lifeboat Institution Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Cod And Lobster Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 June 2025 |
| Sea Drift Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| St Peter's Centre CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Welcome2Staithes Portside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitby Seafish Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo
What is BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo's food hygiene rating?
BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 13 June 2024.
Is BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo 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 BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo last inspected?
BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo was last inspected on 13 June 2024, 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 BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects BB Sweets, Betsy And Bo 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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