Bentley Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Bentley 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
This is a fresh result: Bentley Primary School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bentley Primary School Lunchtime Company Ltd, Church Road, Bentley, IP9 2BT
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Bentley 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% | ← Bentley Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 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 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 Bentley 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 Bentley Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Case is Altered Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Wheatsheaf P.H Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2026 |
| The White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 July 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bentley Service Station Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 August 2025 |
| Londis (Jet Service Station) Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cappadocia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Bentley Primary School
What is Bentley Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bentley Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Bentley 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 Bentley Primary School last inspected?
Bentley Primary School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bentley Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bentley Primary School compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Bentley Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Bentley 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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