Helmsley CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
Helmsley CP 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Helmsley County Primary School Carlton Lane, YO62 5HB
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Helmsley CP 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% | ← Helmsley CP 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Helmsley CP 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 Helmsley CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Years Nursery Helmsley Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Helmsley Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| BATA Garage Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Amazing Graze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Spice4U Helmsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thomas the Baker Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Helmsley CP School
What is Helmsley CP School's food hygiene rating?
Helmsley CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Helmsley CP 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 Helmsley CP School last inspected?
Helmsley CP School was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Helmsley CP School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Helmsley CP 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 Helmsley CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Helmsley CP 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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