Ashingdon Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochford
Ashingdon Primary Academy 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 16 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: Ashingdon School, Fambridge Road, Ashingdon, SS4 3LN
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Ashingdon Primary Academy among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Ashingdon Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Ashingdon Primary Academy 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 Ashingdon Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashingdon Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Cherry Lane Riverside Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ashingdon News & Mace Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Little Buskins Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2017 |
| Gregory J Smith Holistics Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Ashingdon Primary Academy
What is Ashingdon Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Ashingdon Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Ashingdon Primary Academy 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 Ashingdon Primary Academy last inspected?
Ashingdon Primary Academy was last inspected on 16 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashingdon Primary Academy?
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 Ashingdon Primary Academy compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Ashingdon Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Ashingdon Primary Academy 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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