Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road 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 2 April 2025, 15 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: Poppleton Road Primary School, Poppleton Road, York, YO26 4UP
How it compares in York
That puts Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road 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 Poppleton Road 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 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 Poppleton Road 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 Poppleton Road Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM at St Barnabas C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Acomb Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Amarna House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Acorn Meats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Acomb Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road Primary School
What is Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road 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 Poppleton Road Primary School last inspected?
Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road Primary School was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 at Poppleton Road 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road 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 Poppleton Road Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hutchison Catering at Poppleton Road 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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