Hutchisons Catering at Skelton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Hutchisons Catering at Skelton 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: Skelton Cp School, Brecksfields, Skelton, YO30 1YB
How it compares in York
That puts Hutchisons Catering at Skelton 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% | ← Hutchisons Catering at Skelton 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 Very 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 Hutchisons Catering at Skelton 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 Hutchisons Catering at Skelton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory's Smokehouse York Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cakes by Kate Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Forest of Galtres Golf Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| AJ's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| CMstore Espina Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2021 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Burger King Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2021 |
Questions about Hutchisons Catering at Skelton Primary School
What is Hutchisons Catering at Skelton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hutchisons Catering at Skelton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 1 April 2025.
Is Hutchisons Catering at Skelton 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 Hutchisons Catering at Skelton Primary School last inspected?
Hutchisons Catering at Skelton 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 Hutchisons Catering at Skelton Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hutchisons Catering at Skelton 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 Hutchisons Catering at Skelton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hutchisons Catering at Skelton 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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