Norton College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wychavon
Norton College 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 9 May 2024, more than 2 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: Woodbury Lane, Norton, Worcester, WR5 2BA
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts Norton College among the 632 places in Wychavon 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 | 632 | 81% | ← Norton College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 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 Norton College 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 Norton College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 205 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 November 2025 |
| The Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Norton Pre-School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2024 |
| Norton School/Breakfast Club/After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Brookes Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Norton Parish Hall And Coffee At WRFive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 January 2025 |
| Eastfield Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Norton College
What is Norton College's food hygiene rating?
Norton College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Norton College 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 Norton College last inspected?
Norton College was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Norton College?
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 Norton College compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and Norton College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects Norton College 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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