The Beeches Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ipswich
The Beeches 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 26 January 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: Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6ET
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Beeches Primary School among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% 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 | 989 | 95% | ← The Beeches Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 The Beeches 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 The Beeches Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Brama Care Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| Ace Catering Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2016 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Orwell Extra Care Society Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Butterfly Childcare School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
Questions about The Beeches Primary School
What is The Beeches Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Beeches Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 26 January 2024.
Is The Beeches 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 The Beeches Primary School last inspected?
The Beeches Primary School was last inspected on 26 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Beeches Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Beeches Primary School compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Beeches Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Beeches 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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