Little Somboon Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Little Somboon Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lambshill, Towthorpe Moor Lane, Strensall, YO32 9SR
How it compares in York
That puts Little Somboon Kitchen 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% | ← Little Somboon Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Little Somboon Kitchen 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 Little Somboon Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Box Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Stepping Stones Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Little Somboon Kitchen
What is Little Somboon Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Little Somboon Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 20 May 2023.
Is Little Somboon Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Somboon Kitchen last inspected?
Little Somboon Kitchen was last inspected on 20 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Little Somboon Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Somboon Kitchen compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Little Somboon Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Little Somboon Kitchen 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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