Elmsett CofE VC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Elmsett CofE VC Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 July 2024, more than 2 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: Elmsett C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary, The Street, Elmsett, IP7 6PA
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Elmsett CofE VC Primary School sits behind roughly 696 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ← Elmsett CofE VC Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Elmsett CofE VC 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 Elmsett CofE VC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Limburners Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Somersham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| The Duke of Marlborough Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Somersham Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| College Farm Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2013 |
| Hintlesham Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Whatfield Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Somersham & District Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2014 |
Questions about Elmsett CofE VC Primary School
What is Elmsett CofE VC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Elmsett CofE VC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Babergh Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Elmsett CofE VC Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elmsett CofE VC Primary School last inspected?
Elmsett CofE VC Primary School was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Elmsett CofE VC Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Elmsett CofE VC Primary School compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Elmsett CofE VC Primary School holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Elmsett CofE VC 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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