Ripley Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
Ripley Junior 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
This is a fresh result: Ripley Junior School was inspected on 6 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Poplar Avenue Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 3PN
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Ripley Junior 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% | ← Ripley Junior 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 Very 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 Ripley Junior 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 Ripley Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Green Forest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Holly Bush Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2019 |
| Crompton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Ripley Junior School
What is Ripley Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Ripley Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Ripley Junior 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 Ripley Junior School last inspected?
Ripley Junior School was last inspected on 6 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Ripley Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ripley Junior 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 Ripley Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Ripley Junior 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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