Kings Hedges Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cambridge City
Kings Hedges 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 21 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 2HU
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Kings Hedges Primary School among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← Kings Hedges Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 Kings Hedges 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 Kings Hedges Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&M Pub Services (The Ship) Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd @ Cambridge Regional College School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Buchan Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Alex Wood House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Art of Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Astex Pharmaceuticals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| abm @ Orchard Park Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Kings Hedges Primary School
What is Kings Hedges Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kings Hedges Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 21 December 2024.
Is Kings Hedges 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 Kings Hedges Primary School last inspected?
Kings Hedges Primary School was last inspected on 21 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Hedges 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 Kings Hedges Primary School compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Hedges Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Kings Hedges 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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