Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Hutchinson Catering at Heworth 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 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Heworth C Of E Primary School, Heworth Road, York, YO31 0AA
How it compares in York
That puts Hutchinson Catering at Heworth 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% | ← Hutchinson Catering at Heworth 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 Very 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 Hutchinson Catering at Heworth 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 Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| Applefields School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Apple Tree Cakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Arras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
Questions about Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School
What is Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Hutchinson Catering at Heworth 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 Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School last inspected?
Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hutchinson Catering at Heworth 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 Hutchinson Catering at Heworth Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hutchinson Catering at Heworth 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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