Lakenham Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Norwich City
Lakenham 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 15 January 2026, 6 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: City Road, Norwich, NR1 2HL
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Lakenham Primary School among the 891 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 891 | 65% | ← Lakenham Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 208 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 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 Lakenham 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 Lakenham Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| BP Norwich South Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Aviva Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Argos Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| All Hallows House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
Questions about Lakenham Primary School
What is Lakenham Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lakenham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Lakenham 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 Lakenham Primary School last inspected?
Lakenham Primary School was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lakenham Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lakenham Primary School compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Lakenham Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Lakenham 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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