Stella's Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
Stella's Larder 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 18 December 2024, 18 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: 24 Middle Street South, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 6PS
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Stella's Larder among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Stella's Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Stella's Larder 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 Stella's Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Cosy Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| First Steps Pre school Caring Premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Marco Polo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Rose Cottage Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Stella's Larder
What is Stella's Larder's food hygiene rating?
Stella's Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Stella's Larder 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 Stella's Larder last inspected?
Stella's Larder was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Stella's Larder?
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 Stella's Larder 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, and Stella's Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Stella's Larder 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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