The Old School Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
The Old School Community Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2025, 12 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: The Old School Community Café, Dunmow Road, Takeley, CM22 6SB
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Old School Community Cafe among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← The Old School Community Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 The Old School Community Cafe 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 The Old School Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Ashes Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Takeley Kebab Mobile caterer | 2 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Takeley Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Londis And Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Yogi Pharmacies Takeley Retailers - other | 237 yards away | Exempt | |
| Takeley News Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Stir Food Ltd School/college/university | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Essex Boys And Girls Clubs Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Old School Community Cafe
What is The Old School Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old School Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 11 July 2025.
Is The Old School Community Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old School Community Cafe last inspected?
The Old School Community Cafe was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old School Community Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old School Community Cafe compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Old School Community Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Old School Community Cafe 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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