Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Bassingbourn Primary School 43 Brook Road, Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth, SG8 5NP
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn 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 Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingbourn Out of School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Bassingbourn Village College School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2021 |
| Hatties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bassingbourn Community Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bassingbourn Community Library Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| The Belle Free House & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Blue Tree Gifts Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School
What is Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn 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 Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School last inspected?
Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn 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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Taylorshaw @ Bassingbourn Primary School is one of 18 rated food businesses in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth. See every hygiene rating in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth →
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