Whitby has 326 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 83% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 9 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Whitby.
35 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
16 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | 780 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Harrogate | 637 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Macclesfield | 396 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Farnham | 231 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Skipton | 209 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Kirkby | 198 | 4.5/5 | 67% |
There are currently 326 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Whitby, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Whitby, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 83% of rated businesses in Whitby hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Whitby are carried out by North Yorkshire. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Whitby was last updated on 13 May 2026.