Shining Stars food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Broadland
Shining Stars 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 January 2020, more than 6 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: St Williams Primary School, Williams Loke, Thorpe St Andrew, NR7 0AJ
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Shining Stars among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Shining Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Shining Stars 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 Shining Stars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Archer's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Hillside Avenue Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Broadland View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Shining Stars
What is Shining Stars's food hygiene rating?
Shining Stars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 8 January 2020.
Is Shining Stars 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 Shining Stars last inspected?
Shining Stars was last inspected on 8 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shining Stars?
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 Shining Stars compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Shining Stars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Shining Stars 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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Shining Stars is one of 35 rated food businesses in Thorpe St Andrew. See every hygiene rating in Thorpe St Andrew →
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