Littlegarth School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Colchester
Littlegarth 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 26 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Horkesley Park, Park Road, Great Horkesley, CO6 4JR
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Littlegarth School among the 1,200 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Littlegarth School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 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 Very 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 Littlegarth 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 Littlegarth School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Mill Street Store & Deli Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Woodland Corner School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Nayland House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Littlegarth School
What is Littlegarth School's food hygiene rating?
Littlegarth School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Littlegarth 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 Littlegarth School last inspected?
Littlegarth School was last inspected on 26 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Littlegarth School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Littlegarth School compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Littlegarth School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Littlegarth 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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