Stuarts of Driffield food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
Stuarts of Driffield holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: 46-47 Middle Street South, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 6PS
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Stuarts of Driffield sits behind roughly 2,806 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ← Stuarts of Driffield | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stuarts of Driffield 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 Stuarts of Driffield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugared Candy Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| First Steps Pre school Caring Premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Marco Polo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Rose Cottage Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Stella's Larder Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
Questions about Stuarts of Driffield
What is Stuarts of Driffield's food hygiene rating?
Stuarts of Driffield has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Stuarts of Driffield safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stuarts of Driffield last inspected?
Stuarts of Driffield was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stuarts of Driffield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stuarts of Driffield compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Stuarts of Driffield holds a 3. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Stuarts of Driffield 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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