Big Bites food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Big Bites 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
This is a fresh result: Big Bites was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 Queen Street, HG4 1EG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Big Bites 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% | ← Big Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Big Bites 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 Big Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornblower Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cafe On The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Thomas The Baker Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Sustain Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Big Bites
What is Big Bites's food hygiene rating?
Big Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Big Bites 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 Big Bites last inspected?
Big Bites was last inspected on 2 June 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 Big Bites?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Bites 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 Big Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Big Bites 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
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