Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman 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 14 October 2024, 21 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: Sir John Leman High School, Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman among the 1,996 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman 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 At Sir John Leman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The White House Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Dell Care Home Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Beccles Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare CIC Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| W J Seppings Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Beccles Salvation Army Church And Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman
What is Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman's food hygiene rating?
Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman 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 At Sir John Leman last inspected?
Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman?
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 Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman 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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