George Hotel

Whitby

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

George Hotel scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for George Hotel, from May 2026 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2026 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of George Hotel.

Food hygiene rating history for George Hotel
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
18 June 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

George Hotel in Whitby has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The George Hotel 38 Baxtergate,
Whitby,
YO21 1BN

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for George Hotel. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects George Hotel?

Food hygiene at George Hotel is inspected by North Yorkshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about George Hotel

What is George Hotel’s food hygiene rating?

George Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 June 2026.

When was George Hotel last inspected?

George Hotel was last inspected by North Yorkshire on 18 June 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.