Gelato! by Ashley Smith food hygiene rating
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Gelato! by Ashley Smith holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 46 Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
How it compares in York
That puts Gelato! by Ashley Smith among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Gelato! by Ashley Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Gelato! by Ashley Smith none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Gelato! by Ashley Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Black Wheat Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Gelato! by Ashley Smith
What is Gelato! by Ashley Smith's food hygiene rating?
Gelato! by Ashley Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Gelato! by Ashley Smith safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gelato! by Ashley Smith last inspected?
Gelato! by Ashley Smith was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gelato! by Ashley Smith?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gelato! by Ashley Smith compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Gelato! by Ashley Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Gelato! by Ashley Smith and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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