Spud Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Yorkshire
Spud Stop holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Spud Stop was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: Flamingo Land Kirby Misperton, YO17 6UX
How this rating has changed
Spud Stop was re-inspected on 13 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | 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
A 2 is rare: only 61 of 6,254 rated places in North Yorkshire score this low, about one in 103. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,386 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 216 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ← Spud Stop | |
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 830 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Spud Stop the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spud Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boma Cafe -Muddy Duck Area Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Crumble Heaven Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Delicious Donuts Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Delicious Donuts 2 Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Coffee Cove -Plaza/Metropolis Area Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Fortune 2 Go -The Hub Area Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Heroverse Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Jolly Sailor 2 Go Muddy Duck -Muddy Duck Area Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Spud Stop
What is Spud Stop's food hygiene rating?
Spud Stop has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Yorkshire Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Spud Stop safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Spud Stop last inspected?
Spud Stop was last inspected on 13 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 Spud Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spud Stop compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,254 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Spud Stop holds a 2. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Spud Stop 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Yorkshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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