Chelmondiston CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Chelmondiston CofE 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: Chelmondiston CEVC Primary School, Woodlands, Chelmondiston, IP9 1DT
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Chelmondiston CofE Primary School among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Chelmondiston CofE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Chelmondiston CofE 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 Chelmondiston CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytrip Gelato Manufacturers/packers | 166 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Orwell Stores Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Orwell Stores Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Lees Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Hollingsworths Stores Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Pin Mill Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Ipswich High School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Chelmondiston CofE Primary School
What is Chelmondiston CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Chelmondiston CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Chelmondiston CofE 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 Chelmondiston CofE Primary School last inspected?
Chelmondiston CofE Primary School was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chelmondiston CofE 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 Chelmondiston CofE Primary School compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Chelmondiston CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Chelmondiston CofE 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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