Mulbarton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Norfolk
Mulbarton 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Mulbarton County Middle School, The Common, Mulbarton, NR14 8JG
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Mulbarton Primary School among the 823 places in South Norfolk 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Mulbarton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Blakey's Bus Cafe Mobile caterer | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Mulbarton Community Hub / Warm Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Mulbarton Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Summer Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Scout Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Puddleducks Preschool Caring Premises | 235 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Mulbarton Primary School
What is Mulbarton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mulbarton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton Primary School last inspected?
Mulbarton Primary School was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mulbarton Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mulbarton Primary School compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Mulbarton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Mulbarton 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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