Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount 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 14 November 2025, 7 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: The Mount School, Dalton Terrace, York, YO24 4DD
How it compares in York
That puts Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount 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% | ← Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount 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 Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple House (York) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Aspens @ Scarcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| AMT Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ashley Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2018 |
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School
What is Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School's food hygiene rating?
Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount 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 Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School last inspected?
Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 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 Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Wilson Vale Catering at The Mount 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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