Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Cambridgeshire
Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NL
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary 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 Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Pre School & Fun Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2018 |
| Fordham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Fordham Royal British Legion Club Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2015 |
| The Crown Fordham Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Fordham Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| The Chequers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Fordham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Trinity Hall B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2020 |
Questions about Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School
What is Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary 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 Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School last inspected?
Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 698 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary 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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