Elmswell Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
Elmswell Community 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: Elmswell Community Primary School. Elmswell, Oxer Close, Elmswell, IP30 9UE
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Elmswell Community Primary School among the 625 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 | 625 | 86% | ← Elmswell Community 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 121 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 Elmswell Community 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 Elmswell Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Corner Other catering premises | 228 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| East of England Co-op Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 August 2024 |
| The Best Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Street Farm Day Nursery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Rolfes of Elmswell Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| mace store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Wesley Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Elmswell Community Primary School
What is Elmswell Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Elmswell Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Elmswell Community 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 Elmswell Community Primary School last inspected?
Elmswell Community Primary School was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Elmswell Community Primary School?
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 Elmswell Community Primary School compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Elmswell Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Elmswell Community 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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