Vertas At Gorseland Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Vertas At Gorseland 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 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: Gorseland Primary School, 73 Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3QR
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Vertas At Gorseland Primary School among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Vertas At Gorseland Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 Vertas At Gorseland 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 Vertas At Gorseland Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Play School School/college/university | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2016 |
| Avanishan Food And Wine Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Compass Group - Staff Restaurant At Suffolk Police HQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Lunchtime Company At Birchwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Acorns Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Douglas Bader Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Duncans Butchers and Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Vertas At Gorseland Primary School
What is Vertas At Gorseland Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Vertas At Gorseland Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Vertas At Gorseland 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 Vertas At Gorseland Primary School last inspected?
Vertas At Gorseland Primary School 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 Vertas At Gorseland 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 Vertas At Gorseland Primary School compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Vertas At Gorseland Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Vertas At Gorseland 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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