Thomas Gainsborough School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Thomas Gainsborough 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: Thomas Gainsborough School. Thomas, Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, CO10 0NH
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Thomas Gainsborough School among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Thomas Gainsborough School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Thomas Gainsborough 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 Thomas Gainsborough School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocus Great Cornard Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Sports Centre Other catering premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2012 |
| Agape Cafe Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| AFC Cornard Dynamos Youth Football Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2017 |
Questions about Thomas Gainsborough School
What is Thomas Gainsborough School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Gainsborough School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Thomas Gainsborough 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 Thomas Gainsborough School last inspected?
Thomas Gainsborough School was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Gainsborough 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 Thomas Gainsborough School compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Gainsborough School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Thomas Gainsborough 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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