Alcotraz food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Alcotraz holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 February 2024, more than 2 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: Alcotraz 41 Denison Road, YO8 8AN
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Alcotraz sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ← Alcotraz | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Alcotraz 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 Alcotraz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| go! Catering School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Mr John Phillips Importers/Exporters | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2020 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Malt Shovel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Anna Marie Mcglanghey Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Selby Superbowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Fired Up Cantina Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Megna Takeaway & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Alcotraz
What is Alcotraz's food hygiene rating?
Alcotraz has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Alcotraz 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alcotraz last inspected?
Alcotraz was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Alcotraz?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alcotraz compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Alcotraz holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Alcotraz 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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