The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston 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 15 May 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: Scampston Hall Scampston Park, YO17 8NG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston among the 5,364 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston 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 The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Eastfield Farm Meats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2025 |
| The Teahive Takeaway At Woldie's Lavender And Nature Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston
What is The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 15 May 2024.
Is The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston 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 The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston last inspected?
The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston was last inspected on 15 May 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 The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Pantry Cafe & Kitchen At Scampston 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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