Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Northamptonshire
Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy 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 5 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ecton County Primary School, West Street, Ecton, NN6 0QF
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy 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 Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecton Village Primary Academy Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Ecton Village Hall - Ecton Brew Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Ecton Golden Oldies (Ecton Luncheon Club) Other catering premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Happy Days Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Impact Food Group School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy
What is Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 February 2021.
Is Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy 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 Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy last inspected?
Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy was last inspected on 5 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Sir Christopher Hatten Academy At Ecton Primary Academy 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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