Sutton On Sea Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Lindsey
Sutton On Sea Community Primary School 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Station Road, Sutton On Sea, Mablethorpe, LN12 2HU
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Sutton On Sea Community Primary School sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Sutton On Sea Community Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sutton On Sea Community 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 Sutton On Sea Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doulton Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Manor Farm Stay Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Deb'S Ices Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Cafe & Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Corner House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Pizza Square Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Dunes Food Events Company Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Sutton On Sea Community Primary School
What is Sutton On Sea Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sutton On Sea Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Sutton On Sea Community Primary School 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 Sutton On Sea Community Primary School last inspected?
Sutton On Sea Community Primary School was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sutton On Sea Community Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sutton On Sea Community Primary School compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Sutton On Sea Community Primary School holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Sutton On Sea Community 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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