Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
Elton Church Of England Controlled 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: Main Street, Elton, Derbyshire, DE4 2BW
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Elton Church Of England Controlled 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% | ← Elton Church Of England Controlled 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Elton Church Of England Controlled 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 Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of York Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Miners Standard Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Winster Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2024 |
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bakewell Camping & Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ransome's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2026 |
| The Farmyard Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School
What is Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Elton Church Of England Controlled 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 Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School last inspected?
Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months 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 Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elton Church Of England Controlled 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 Elton Church Of England Controlled Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Elton Church Of England Controlled 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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