eats at Barrow Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
eats at Barrow 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 22 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: Barrow Primary School, Church Road, Barrow, IP29 5AU
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts eats at Barrow Primary School 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% | ← eats at Barrow Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 eats at Barrow 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 eats at Barrow Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colourbox Montessori Schools Limited Caring Premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| All Saint's Church Breakfast Pop Up Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Colourbox Montessori Schools Limited School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Matt's Food, Wine & More Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Suffolk Academy Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Dojo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| The Camp Out Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about eats at Barrow Primary School
What is eats at Barrow Primary School's food hygiene rating?
eats at Barrow Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 22 January 2024.
Is eats at Barrow 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 eats at Barrow Primary School last inspected?
eats at Barrow Primary School was last inspected on 22 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 eats at Barrow Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 eats at Barrow Primary School 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 eats at Barrow Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects eats at Barrow 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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