The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: Talbot Yard Yorkersgate, YO17 7FT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato 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 Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato 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 Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Food 2 Remember Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Roost Coffee Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Florian Poirot Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| The Pantry Coffee House And Eatery Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Talbot Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Purple Carrot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 January 2025 |
| Kerala Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato
What is The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato's food hygiene rating?
The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato last inspected?
The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato?
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 Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato 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 Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato 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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