Dunbroch School at Beech House food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Dunbroch School at Beech House 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 25 July 2024, 23 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: Beech House, Fordham Road, Exning, CB8 7LF
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Dunbroch School at Beech House among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Dunbroch School at Beech House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Dunbroch School at Beech House 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 Dunbroch School at Beech House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Halfords Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| EMR Ltd (Staff Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| McDonald's Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about Dunbroch School at Beech House
What is Dunbroch School at Beech House's food hygiene rating?
Dunbroch School at Beech House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Dunbroch School at Beech House 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 Dunbroch School at Beech House last inspected?
Dunbroch School at Beech House was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dunbroch School at Beech House?
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 Dunbroch School at Beech House compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Dunbroch School at Beech House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Dunbroch School at Beech House 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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