One YMCA food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stevenage
One YMCA holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 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: 6 Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3LJ
How it compares in Stevenage
In Stevenage, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so One YMCA sits behind roughly 467 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ← One YMCA | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 One YMCA 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 One YMCA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2021 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Euro Lytton Way Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| Eggfree Cake Box Other catering premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about One YMCA
What is One YMCA's food hygiene rating?
One YMCA has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stevenage Council on 5 December 2024.
Is One YMCA safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was One YMCA last inspected?
One YMCA was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at One YMCA?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does One YMCA compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while One YMCA holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects One YMCA 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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