The Giant Bellflower food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Yorkshire
The Giant Bellflower holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Giant Bellflower was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: The Giant Bellflower 47A Gowthorpe, YO8 4HE
How this rating has changed
The Giant Bellflower was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Giant Bellflower among the 5,385 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 | 5,385 | 86% | ← The Giant Bellflower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 218 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 829 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 Giant Bellflower 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 Giant Bellflower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Food and Drink Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Selby Town Hall Other catering premises | 99 yards away | Exempt | |
| Selby Store Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bar Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| The Big Communitea Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Cricketer’s Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Giant Bellflower
What is The Giant Bellflower's food hygiene rating?
The Giant Bellflower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 29 July 2026.
Is The Giant Bellflower 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Giant Bellflower last inspected?
The Giant Bellflower was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Giant Bellflower?
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 Giant Bellflower compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,255 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Giant Bellflower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Giant Bellflower 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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Understanding this rating
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The Giant Bellflower is one of 200 rated food businesses in Selby. See every hygiene rating in Selby →
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