Marldon Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Hams
Marldon 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, TQ3 1PD
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Marldon Primary School among the 773 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 773 | 91% | ← Marldon Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Marldon 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 Marldon Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTK Ltd T/A Marldon Village Stores Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
| Carters Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bulleigh Park B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Big Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Devonmade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Burnside Court Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Braedene Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
Questions about Marldon Primary School
What is Marldon Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Marldon Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Marldon 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 Marldon Primary School last inspected?
Marldon Primary School was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marldon 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 Marldon Primary School compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Marldon Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Marldon 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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