Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary 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 February 2026, 5 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: Chapel Gate, Kirkby Malham, BD23 4BY
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary 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% | ← Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary 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 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 Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary 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.
Questions about Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary School
What is Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary 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 Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary School last inspected?
Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary School was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary 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 Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United Primary 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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