Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
Mistley Norman Church of England 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 17 January 2025, 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.
86% of rated food businesses in Tendring score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tendring ratings →
Address: Mistley Norman C of E Primary School, Remercie Road, Mistley, CO11 1LS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School among the 794 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 794 | 67% | ← Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 129 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 Mistley Norman Church of England 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 Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| Mistley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Tara Traders Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| Mistley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Mistley Kids Club LTD Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Heidi (TheStation Wagon) Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Edme Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Tea at The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School
What is Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Mistley Norman Church of England 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 Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mistley Norman Church of England 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 Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Mistley Norman Church of England 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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