The Little Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
The Little Delicatessen 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 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Little Delicatessen 3 High Street, LS24 9AP
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Little Delicatessen among the 5,364 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← The Little Delicatessen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 The Little Delicatessen 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 The Little Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 High Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Tadcaster Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | Exempt | |
| Shann House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Howden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Tadcaster Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Riley-Smith Hall Other catering premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Riley Smith Hall Charitable Company Other catering premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Tadkebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about The Little Delicatessen
What is The Little Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
The Little Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 22 January 2025.
Is The Little Delicatessen 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 The Little Delicatessen last inspected?
The Little Delicatessen was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 The Little Delicatessen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Delicatessen compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Delicatessen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Little Delicatessen 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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