Local Crystal food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Local Crystal 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 August 2025, 11 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: 4 Eastgate, YO18 7DU
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Local Crystal 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% | ← Local Crystal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Local Crystal 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 Local Crystal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Caffe Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| The Organic Farm Shop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Noyon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Crossways Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2023 |
| Lee's Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| R.C. Hann Butchers Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Arden House Residential Home Caring Premises | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Local Crystal
What is Local Crystal's food hygiene rating?
Local Crystal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Local Crystal 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 Local Crystal last inspected?
Local Crystal was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Local Crystal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Local Crystal 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 Local Crystal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Local Crystal 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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