Old Farm School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redcar and Cleveland
Old Farm 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 22 June 2023, more than 3 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: Kilton Lane, Lingdale, TS12 2TZ
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Old Farm School among the 1,078 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,078 | 94% | ← Old Farm School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Old Farm 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 Old Farm School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverton Mines Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2024 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Loftus Chippy Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Northern Education Trust @ Whitecliffe Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Grace Brew House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Handale Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Carlin How Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Carlin How Post Office Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Old Farm School
What is Old Farm School's food hygiene rating?
Old Farm School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 22 June 2023.
Is Old Farm 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 Old Farm School last inspected?
Old Farm School was last inspected on 22 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Farm 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Farm School compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,148 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Old Farm School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Old Farm 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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