Debden Church Of England Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Debden Church Of England Primary Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 17 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: Debden Church Of England Primary School, High Street, Debden, CB11 3LE
How it compares in Uttlesford
In Uttlesford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Debden Church Of England Primary Academy sits behind roughly 583 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ← Debden Church Of England Primary Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Debden Church Of England 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.
Questions about Debden Church Of England Primary Academy
What is Debden Church Of England Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Debden Church Of England Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Uttlesford Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Debden Church Of England Primary Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Debden Church Of England Primary Academy last inspected?
Debden Church Of England Primary Academy was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Debden Church Of England Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Debden Church Of England Primary Academy compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, while Debden Church Of England Primary Academy holds a 4. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Debden Church Of England 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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