Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
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 21 February 2017, more than 9 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: Great Finborough Primary School Primary School, High Road, Great Finborough, IP14 3AQ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts 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% | ← 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 Very 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 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 Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Friend Society Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| The Chestnut Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Great Finborough Primary School School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
| Finborough School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Granary Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Stowmarket Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| La Vista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
Questions about Primary School
What is Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 21 February 2017.
Is 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 Primary School last inspected?
Primary School was last inspected on 21 February 2017, more than 9 years 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 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 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 Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects 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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