Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Reach 2 At Gunton 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 17 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: Gunton County Primary School, Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 4LX
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 Reach 2 At Gunton 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 Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefy Steves Takeaway/sandwich shop | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Gunton Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2009 |
| Cypress House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Gunton Hall Coastal Village Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Chris Fish Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2022 |
| Blyford Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bushells Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Gunton Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy
What is Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Reach 2 At Gunton 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 Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy last inspected?
Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy?
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 Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Reach 2 At Gunton Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Reach 2 At Gunton 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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