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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.

Every rated food business in York
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

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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