Wetherby Whaler

Wetherby Whaler is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Wetherby Whaler Stutton Road, Tadcaster, LS24 9HJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 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 5 — 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 takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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.