Findern Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Derbyshire
Findern 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: Heath Lane, Findern, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 6AR
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Findern Primary School among the 637 places in South Derbyshire 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Findern Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 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 Findern 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 Findern Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Hatters Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Findern Village Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2013 |
| Pine Lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Been Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Ibis Budget Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Boat Street Cafe Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Findern Primary School
What is Findern Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Findern Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Findern 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 Findern Primary School last inspected?
Findern Primary School was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Findern Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Findern Primary School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Findern Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Findern 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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