The Stanway School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Colchester
The Stanway 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 8 November 2023, 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: Winstree Road, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0QA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Stanway School among the 1,191 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← The Stanway School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 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 The Stanway 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 The Stanway School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Brothers Mobile caterer | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China One Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Blackberry Road Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Books, Brew & Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Stanway School
What is The Stanway School's food hygiene rating?
The Stanway School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 8 November 2023.
Is The Stanway 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 The Stanway School last inspected?
The Stanway School was last inspected on 8 November 2023, 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 The Stanway 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stanway School compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Stanway School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Stanway 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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