Hutchison Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Hutchison Catering Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 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: Austhorpe Primary School, Austhorpe Lane, Austhorpe, LS15 8TP
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Hutchison Catering Ltd among the 4,259 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← Hutchison Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,711 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 Hutchison Catering Ltd 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 Hutchison Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austhorpe Primary School -Rise And Shine School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| BP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2019 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Bar Tat Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2022 |
| Coop Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2019 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Colton Mill Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Colton Mill Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Hutchison Catering Ltd
What is Hutchison Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hutchison Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Hutchison Catering Ltd 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hutchison Catering Ltd last inspected?
Hutchison Catering Ltd was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hutchison Catering Ltd?
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 Hutchison Catering Ltd compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Hutchison Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Hutchison Catering Ltd 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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