Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 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: Upper Poppleton County Infant, Main Street, Upper Poppleton, YO26 6DL
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary 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 @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| Coffee on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Essential Eating Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bradshaws of York Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Agility Parks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary
What is Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary's food hygiene rating?
Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary last inspected?
Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary 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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