Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Riding of Yorkshire
Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: 87 Market Street, Pocklington, York, YO42 2AE
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington 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% | ← Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington 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 Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| JJs Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Pocklington Mini Market Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2025 |
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Bella Vita Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Market Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| I Love Zero Limited Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2021 |
Questions about Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington
What is Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington's food hygiene rating?
Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington last inspected?
Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington 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 Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington 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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