European Food and Drink food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
European Food and Drink 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 14 September 2023, 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: European Food And Drink 47 Gowthorpe, YO8 4HE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts European Food and Drink 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% | ← European Food and Drink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 European Food and Drink 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 European Food and Drink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Giant Bellflower Other catering premises | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Selby Town Hall Other catering premises | 109 yards away | Exempt | |
| Laurie Backhouse Court Caring Premises | 140 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bar Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Selby Store Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Big Communitea Other catering premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
Questions about European Food and Drink
What is European Food and Drink's food hygiene rating?
European Food and Drink has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 14 September 2023.
Is European Food and Drink 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 European Food and Drink last inspected?
European Food and Drink was last inspected on 14 September 2023, 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 European Food and Drink?
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 European Food and Drink 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 European Food and Drink is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects European Food and Drink 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
European Food and Drink is one of 198 rated food businesses in Selby. See every hygiene rating in Selby →
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