St John's Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
St John's Church Of England 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 5 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: Laund Nook Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1GY
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts St John's Church Of England Primary School among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← St John's Church Of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 St John's Church Of England 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 St John's Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Laund News Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2020 |
| Belper Pottery Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Grapes Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Kidzone School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Joys Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Belper House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Josi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
Questions about St John's Church Of England Primary School
What is St John's Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St John's Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 5 March 2025.
Is St John's Church Of England 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 St John's Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
St John's Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St John's Church Of England 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John's Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and St John's Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects St John's Church Of England 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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