The Cove Cafe
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Cove Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Old Chapel Chapel Street, Whitby, YO22 4SQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- The Old Chapel Chapel Street, Whitby
- Postcode
- YO22 4SQ
- Local Authority
- North Yorkshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1879991
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Cove Cafe?
The Cove Cafe 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Cove Cafe last inspected?
The Cove Cafe was last inspected on 2025-02-06. 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 Cove Cafe located?
The Cove Cafe is located at The Old Chapel Chapel Street, Whitby , YO22 4SQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the YO22 postcode area.