Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant 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 20 January 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: Bishopthorpe Infant School, Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, YO23 2QQ
How it compares in York
That puts Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant 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% | ← Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant 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 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 Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant 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 Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bish N Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| But First Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2013 |
| Bishopthorpe Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2021 |
| Bishopthorpe Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| BP London Bridge Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
Questions about Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School
What is Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant 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 Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School last inspected?
Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant 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 Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Yorkshire Learning Trust at Bishopthorpe Infant 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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