Biggin By Hartington Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
Biggin By Hartington 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 May 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: School House, Main Street, Biggin, SK17 0DQ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Biggin By Hartington Primary School among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Biggin By Hartington Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 Biggin By Hartington 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 Biggin By Hartington Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hall Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 30 October 2024 |
| Waterloo Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Newhaven Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Stanedge Grange Butchery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Newhaven Services Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| Carriages Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Biggin By Hartington Primary School
What is Biggin By Hartington Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Biggin By Hartington Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 15 May 2023.
Is Biggin By Hartington 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 Biggin By Hartington Primary School last inspected?
Biggin By Hartington Primary School was last inspected on 15 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Biggin By Hartington 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 Biggin By Hartington Primary School compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Biggin By Hartington Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Biggin By Hartington 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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