Stefano's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Stefano's 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 25 September 2024, 21 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: Stefano's 142 Kings Road, HG1 5HY
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Stefano's among the 5,377 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,377 | 86% | ← Stefano's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 211 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Stefano's 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 Stefano's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mamma Amelia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Bilton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Arden House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Alexandra Court Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Avenue Bakery Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bilton Grange Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ash Grove Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2019 |
Questions about Stefano's
What is Stefano's's food hygiene rating?
Stefano's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Stefano's 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 Stefano's last inspected?
Stefano's was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stefano's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stefano's compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Stefano's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Stefano's 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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