Marland Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Marland 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 24 January 2019, more than 7 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: Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Marland Primary School among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Marland Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Marland 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 Marland Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellerton Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2018 |
| Cafe Du Parc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cafe Onboard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Burger Van Football Club Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bideford Amateur Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Bideford Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bideford Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2015 |
| Ali's Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Marland Primary School
What is Marland Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Marland Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 24 January 2019.
Is Marland 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 Marland Primary School last inspected?
Marland Primary School was last inspected on 24 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marland 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 Marland Primary School compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Marland Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Marland 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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