Claydon High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
Claydon High 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 8 July 2024, more than 2 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: Claydon High School. Claydon High School, Church Lane, Claydon, IP6 0EG
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Claydon High 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% | ← Claydon High 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 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 Claydon High 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 Claydon High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claydons Cosy Cup Cafe Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| One Stop and Post Office Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Claydon Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Barham Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Premier Inn Ipswich North Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Primary Homecare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Growing Places Enterprise Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2013 |
Questions about Claydon High School
What is Claydon High School's food hygiene rating?
Claydon High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Claydon High 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 Claydon High School last inspected?
Claydon High School was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 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 Claydon High 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 Claydon High 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 Claydon High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Claydon High 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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