The Orchard Independent Special School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Lincolnshire
The Orchard Independent Special 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 10 November 2021, more than 4 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: Sargon Way, DN37 9PH
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts The Orchard Independent Special School among the 1,118 places in North East Lincolnshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,118 | 84% | ← The Orchard Independent Special School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 The Orchard Independent Special 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 The Orchard Independent Special School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatterbox Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Delta Academies Trust - John Whitgift Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2019 |
| ESC Ltd at Contitech Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The Orchard Independent Special School
What is The Orchard Independent Special School's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard Independent Special School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 10 November 2021.
Is The Orchard Independent Special 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 The Orchard Independent Special School last inspected?
The Orchard Independent Special School was last inspected on 10 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Orchard Independent Special 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 The Orchard Independent Special School compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Orchard Independent Special School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects The Orchard Independent Special 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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