Greensward Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochford
Greensward Academy 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG
How it compares in Rochford
In Rochford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Greensward Academy sits behind roughly 491 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← Greensward Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Greensward Academy 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 Greensward Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese 2 Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Hockley Food & Wine Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2019 |
| Chandos Service Station Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2016 |
| Gregory J Smith Holistics Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Collect Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cake It Easy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Hockley Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about Greensward Academy
What is Greensward Academy's food hygiene rating?
Greensward Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochford Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Greensward Academy 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 Greensward Academy last inspected?
Greensward Academy was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greensward Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greensward Academy compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while Greensward Academy holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Greensward Academy 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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