Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
Sir Robert Hitchams Primary 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School. Sir Robert, Aspall Road, Debenham, IP14 6QA
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 123 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 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 Sir Robert Hitchams Primary 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 Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debenham Roundabout Pre-School School/college/university | 3 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Brufords Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Deben Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| W A Ward Greengrocers Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2021 |
| Debenham Fish & Chips Shop Villetek Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Websters The Newsagent Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2011 |
Questions about Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School
What is Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Sir Robert Hitchams Primary 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 Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School last inspected?
Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sir Robert Hitchams Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Sir Robert Hitchams Primary 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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