Wharfedale Montessori School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
Wharfedale Montessori School 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 10 September 2024, 22 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: Strid Cottage The Scale To Yew Ring Nursery, BD23 6AN
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Wharfedale Montessori School among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Wharfedale Montessori School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Wharfedale Montessori School 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 Wharfedale Montessori School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest's House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| The Hall at Bolton Abbey Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hesketh Farm Park Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Route 59 Cafe At Hambleton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
| Billy Bob's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream - Retail Units Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Love Brownies Tea Room At Parcevall Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Wharfedale Montessori School
What is Wharfedale Montessori School's food hygiene rating?
Wharfedale Montessori School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Wharfedale Montessori School 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 Wharfedale Montessori School last inspected?
Wharfedale Montessori School was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wharfedale Montessori School?
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 Wharfedale Montessori School compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wharfedale Montessori School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Wharfedale Montessori School 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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