Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: Almeley, HR3 6LH
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald 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 Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| The New Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Church Road Central Stores Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 August 2021 |
| Bizzie Lizzie Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Eardisley CE Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Mervyn Thomas Radnorshire Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bayliss Bros Limited Distributors/Transporters | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Moorcourt Fruit Ltd Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
Questions about Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald
What is Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald's food hygiene rating?
Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald 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 Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald last inspected?
Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald 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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