Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Costcutter 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 4 February 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
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: Costcutter 17 Commercial Street, LS24 8AB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Chapman Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Tadkebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 February 2025 |
| Shann House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| The Little Delicatessen Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Riley-Smith Hall Other catering premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Riley Smith Hall Charitable Company Other catering premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Tadcaster Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| 21 High Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 19 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 Costcutter?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter 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 Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Costcutter 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
Costcutter is one of 61 rated food businesses in Tadcaster. See every hygiene rating in Tadcaster →
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