Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest 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 1 April 2025, 15 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: The Village, Stockton on the Forest, YO32 9UP
How it compares in York
That puts Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 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 at Stockton on the Forest 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church View Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| Sticky Fingers Tiny School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Forest Park Golf Club Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Stockton Hall Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cakebea's Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2020 |
| The Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Blues Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Iced Yorkshire Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2021 |
Questions about Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School
What is Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 1 April 2025.
Is Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest 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 Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School last inspected?
Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hutchison Catering at Stockton on the Forest 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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