Withywood Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Withywood Stores Limited 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
This is a fresh result: Withywood Stores Limited was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Withywood Stores Main Street, DL8 4LP
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Withywood Stores Limited among the 5,376 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← Withywood Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Very 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 Withywood Stores Limited 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 Withywood Stores Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Old Town Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Redmire Village Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Forbidden Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| The Saddleroom Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bolton Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Wensleydale RUFC Clubhouse Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about Withywood Stores Limited
What is Withywood Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
Withywood Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Withywood Stores Limited 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 Withywood Stores Limited last inspected?
Withywood Stores Limited was last inspected on 20 May 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 Withywood Stores Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Withywood Stores Limited compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Withywood Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Withywood Stores Limited 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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