J E Beadle and Son food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · North Yorkshire
J E Beadle and Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: Low Merrybent Farm, Melsonby, DL10 5NJ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts J E Beadle and Son among the 5,376 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← J E Beadle and Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 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 J E Beadle and Son 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 J E Beadle and Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy's Field Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Barton Park Forecourt Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Collaboration Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Middleton Lodge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Waterloo Farms Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bon Coeur Fine Wines Importers/Exporters | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Black Bull Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
Questions about J E Beadle and Son
What is J E Beadle and Son's food hygiene rating?
J E Beadle and Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is J E Beadle and Son 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J E Beadle and Son last inspected?
J E Beadle and Son was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 J E Beadle and Son?
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 J E Beadle and Son 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 J E Beadle and Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects J E Beadle and Son 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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