McDonalds Ripon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
McDonalds Ripon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Quarry Moor Garage Harrogate Road, HG4 2SD
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts McDonalds Ripon 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% | ← McDonalds Ripon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 McDonalds Ripon 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 McDonalds Ripon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E And L Fuels Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Moors Care Centre Caring Premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Long Meadow Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Ride Nutrition Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Southgate fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| The Feeding Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about McDonalds Ripon
What is McDonalds Ripon's food hygiene rating?
McDonalds Ripon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 19 February 2026.
Is McDonalds Ripon 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McDonalds Ripon last inspected?
McDonalds Ripon was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 McDonalds Ripon?
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 McDonalds Ripon 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 McDonalds Ripon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects McDonalds Ripon 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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