Golden Square Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Yorkshire
Golden Square Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 April 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: Golden Square Farm Oswaldkirk Bank To Low Street, YO62 5YQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Golden Square Coffee 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% | ← Golden Square Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Golden Square Coffee 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 Golden Square Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Square Caravan Park Shop And Off Licence Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Windmill Hill At Ampleforth College Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Owl house cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Ryedale Society Of Model Engineers Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2023 |
| U Tagghiu Anticu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Helmsley Castle Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Vine House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Hearts Of Ampleforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Golden Square Coffee
What is Golden Square Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Golden Square Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 5 April 2025.
Is Golden Square Coffee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Square Coffee last inspected?
Golden Square Coffee was last inspected on 5 April 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 Golden Square Coffee?
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 Golden Square Coffee 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 Golden Square Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Golden Square Coffee 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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