Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Hutchison Catering at Lakeside 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
This is a fresh result: Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Oakdale Road, York, YO30 4YL
How it compares in York
That puts Hutchison Catering at Lakeside 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% | ← Hutchison Catering at Lakeside 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 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 Hutchison Catering at Lakeside 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 Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Baker Boy York Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Birdhouse Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
| Booker Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2019 |
| AJ's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bootham Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School
What is Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Hutchison Catering at Lakeside 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 Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School last inspected?
Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. 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 at Lakeside 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hutchison Catering at Lakeside 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 Hutchison Catering at Lakeside Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hutchison Catering at Lakeside 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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