Annfield Plain Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Annfield Plain Junior 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 19 May 2025, 13 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: Annfield Plain Junior School Front Street, Annfield Plain, DH9 7ST
How it compares in Durham
That puts Annfield Plain Junior School among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Annfield Plain Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Annfield Plain Junior 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 Annfield Plain Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Best One - Gaba & Sons Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aroma spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| David's Mini Market Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Annfield Plain Junior School
What is Annfield Plain Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Annfield Plain Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Annfield Plain Junior 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 Annfield Plain Junior School last inspected?
Annfield Plain Junior School was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Annfield Plain Junior 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 Annfield Plain Junior School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Annfield Plain Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Annfield Plain Junior 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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