William Read Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Castle Point
William Read 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: William Read County Primary School, Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JE
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts William Read Primary School among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← William Read Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 William Read 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 William Read Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvey Day Opportunity Caring Premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Canvey Infants & Junior School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| BP Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Athena House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Canvey Island Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about William Read Primary School
What is William Read Primary School's food hygiene rating?
William Read Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 8 May 2025.
Is William Read 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 William Read Primary School last inspected?
William Read Primary School was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at William Read Primary 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 William Read Primary School compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and William Read Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects William Read 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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