Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: Forestry Commision Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Low Dalby Road, YO18 7LT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk 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% | ← Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk 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 Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalby Forest Visitors Centre Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Dalby Activity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 April 2026 |
| The Fox & Rabbit Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk
What is Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk last inspected?
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk 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 Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Cafe And Ice Cream Kiosk 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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