Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Castle East School, Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) among the 1,993 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) 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 Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Co-op Food, Cafe & Petrol - Bungay Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bungay Community Support Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Etude Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| The Silo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bungay High School & Sixth Form School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Chevington Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Holmwood Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| The Imperial Wine Company Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2013 |
Questions about Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST)
What is Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST)'s food hygiene rating?
Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) 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 Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) last inspected?
Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) 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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