Thurston Community College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
Thurston Community College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 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: Thurston Community College. Thurston, Norton Road, Thurston, IP31 3PB
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Thurston Community College sits behind roughly 623 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Thurston Community College | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thurston Community College 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 Thurston Community College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurst Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2025 |
| The Victoria Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Thurston Post Office and Londis stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Chamomile Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Trawlers catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Fox and Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Thurston Childcare School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Thurston Community College
What is Thurston Community College's food hygiene rating?
Thurston Community College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Thurston Community College safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thurston Community College last inspected?
Thurston Community College was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months 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 Thurston Community College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thurston Community College compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Thurston Community College holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Thurston Community College 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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