Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Aspens at St Lawrence's CE 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 7 May 2026, 4 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.
91% of rated food businesses in York score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all York ratings →
Address: St Lawrences C Of E Primary Sc, Heslington Road, York, YO10 5BW
How it compares in York
That puts Aspens at St Lawrence's CE 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% | ← Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 306 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 Aspens at St Lawrence's CE 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 Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Moto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Auden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Barbican House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Alligator Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bertie & Mabel Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Asian Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School
What is Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Aspens at St Lawrence's CE 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 Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School last inspected?
Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 4 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 Aspens at St Lawrence's CE 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 Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,870 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens at St Lawrence's CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Aspens at St Lawrence's CE 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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