Helmingham Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
Helmingham 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: Helmingham Primary School. Helmingham, School Road, Helmingham, IP14 6EX
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Helmingham 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% | ← Helmingham 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 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Helmingham Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framsden Social Enterprise Community Benefit Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Jacob & Jacs, The Coach House Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Wrights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Helmingham Hall Gardens Apple Juice Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Helmingham Primary School
What is Helmingham Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Helmingham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Helmingham 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 Helmingham Primary School last inspected?
Helmingham Primary School was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Helmingham 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 Helmingham Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Helmingham 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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