Lambourne county primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Epping Forest
Lambourne county primary 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 17 April 2023, more than 3 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: Lambourne County Primary School 36 Hoe Lane, Romford, Lambourne, RM4 1AU
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Lambourne county primary among the 760 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% 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 | 760 | 84% | ← Lambourne county primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Lambourne county primary 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 Lambourne county primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abridge Village Hall Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| BaxterStorey - Bank of England - Debden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| ECL The Care and Wellbeing Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Eat In House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ibadah London Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Amana Trust Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bajanize Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Lambourne county primary
What is Lambourne county primary's food hygiene rating?
Lambourne county primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 17 April 2023.
Is Lambourne county primary 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 Lambourne county primary last inspected?
Lambourne county primary was last inspected on 17 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lambourne county primary?
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 Lambourne county primary compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Lambourne county primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Lambourne county primary 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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