Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bassetlaw
Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: Bracken Lane Primary School, Bracken Lane, Retford, DN22 7EU
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) 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 Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| KFC - King Edward's Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS King Edward Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Chinese Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Albert Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen)
What is Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) 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 Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) last inspected?
Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen)?
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 Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Bracken Lane Primary - Diverse Academies Trust (Kitchen) 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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