Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Phoenix St Peter Academy, Enstone Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0NE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust among the 1,993 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 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 Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust 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 Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estherene House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Caterlink At East Point Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Emelles Bistro Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Amber Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Amanda's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| Eastview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Eventopia Party Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust
What is Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust's food hygiene rating?
Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust 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 Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust last inspected?
Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust?
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 Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Kitchen At Reach 2 Academy Trust 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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