The William Wilberforce food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Riding of Yorkshire
The William Wilberforce holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 April 2026, 2 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: West Green, Pocklington, York, YO42 2NH
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The William Wilberforce among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The William Wilberforce | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 The William Wilberforce 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 The William Wilberforce, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Pocklington School Nurseries Limited T/A Little Pips Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Boffy's Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Jack's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Young People Count Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Railway Street Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Peppercorn Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about The William Wilberforce
What is The William Wilberforce's food hygiene rating?
The William Wilberforce has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 13 April 2026.
Is The William Wilberforce 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The William Wilberforce last inspected?
The William Wilberforce was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The William Wilberforce?
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 The William Wilberforce compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The William Wilberforce is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The William Wilberforce 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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The William Wilberforce is one of 74 rated food businesses in Pocklington. See every hygiene rating in Pocklington →
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