Downhall Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochford
Downhall 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 16 July 2024, 23 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: Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9LW
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Downhall Primary School among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Downhall Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Downhall 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 Downhall Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Under 5's School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Downhall Under Fives Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Edward Francis School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2016 |
| Bight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Cafe No. 11 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Golden Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Glebe Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Downhall Primary School
What is Downhall Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Downhall Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Downhall 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 Downhall Primary School last inspected?
Downhall Primary School was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Downhall 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 Downhall Primary School compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Downhall Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Downhall 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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