The Cavendish Guesthouse
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The Cavendish Guesthouse is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 53 Esplanade Road, Scarborough, YO11 2AT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Yorkshire oversees 7,051 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Yorkshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- 53 Esplanade Road, Scarborough
- Postcode
- YO11 2AT
- Local Authority
- North Yorkshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1879700
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Cavendish Guesthouse?
The Cavendish Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Yorkshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Cavendish Guesthouse last inspected?
The Cavendish Guesthouse was last inspected on 2025-08-06. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Cavendish Guesthouse located?
The Cavendish Guesthouse is located at 53 Esplanade Road, Scarborough , YO11 2AT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the YO11 postcode area.