Honiton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
Honiton 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 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Honiton County Primary School, Clapper Lane, Honiton, EX14 1QF
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Honiton Primary School among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Honiton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Honiton 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 Honiton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Eastcote House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| The Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Yellow Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2024 |
| The Honiton Pottery Workshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Honiton Society Ltd Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2019 |
| Birds Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Honiton Primary School
What is Honiton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Honiton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Honiton 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 Honiton Primary School last inspected?
Honiton Primary School was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Honiton 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 Honiton Primary School compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Honiton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Honiton 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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Honiton Primary School is one of 141 rated food businesses in Honiton. See every hygiene rating in Honiton →
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