The Little Ale House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · York
The Little Ale House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2022, more than 4 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: 46 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AS
How it compares in York
That puts The Little Ale House among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← The Little Ale House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Ale House 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 Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Baileys Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bennetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about The Little Ale House
What is The Little Ale House's food hygiene rating?
The Little Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 6 May 2022.
Is The Little Ale House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Ale House last inspected?
The Little Ale House was last inspected on 6 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Ale House?
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 Ale House compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Ale House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Little Ale House 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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