HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy 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
This is a fresh result: HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Malton CP School Highfield Road, YO17 7DB
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy 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% | ← HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy 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 HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy 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 HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club @ Malton Primary Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 25 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 November 2025 |
| Peasey Hill Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ryedale House Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Malton and Norton RUFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Relish by Sophie Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Connies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School
What is HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School's food hygiene rating?
HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy 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 HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School last inspected?
HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy 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 HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy 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 HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy 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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HCAT Catering @ Malton Primary Academy School is one of 127 rated food businesses in Malton. See every hygiene rating in Malton →
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