Thomas the Baker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Thomas the Baker 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 1 July 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: 26 Wheelgate, YO17 7HP
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Thomas the Baker 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% | ← Thomas the Baker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thomas the Baker 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 Thomas the Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leoni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Scoops Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Dales Of Malton -Greengrocer Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Hidden Monkey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| The Patissere Malton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Thomas the Baker
What is Thomas the Baker's food hygiene rating?
Thomas the Baker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Thomas the Baker 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 Thomas the Baker last inspected?
Thomas the Baker was last inspected on 1 July 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 Thomas the Baker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Thomas the Baker 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 Thomas the Baker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Thomas the Baker 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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