Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy 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 16 June 2025, 12 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: Raleigh Primary School Admirals Way, Thetford, IP24 2JT
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy among the 1,014 places in Breckland 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy 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 Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & T Stores Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| New Full House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| NORSE at Drake Infant School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Little Pirates at Drake Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| T & S Foods Mobile caterer | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| GFK Food Truck Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Coronation House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy
What is Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy's food hygiene rating?
Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy 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 Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy last inspected?
Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy 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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