Penrose Learning Trust food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
Penrose Learning Trust 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 15 May 2025, 13 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: Holly Way, Elmstead, Essex, CO7 7YQ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Penrose Learning Trust among the 775 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Penrose Learning Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 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 Penrose Learning Trust 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 Penrose Learning Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
| Market Field School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Mike's Golden Fish Dish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Saresta and Serenade Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Beth Chatto Gardens Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| The Shed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 August 2025 |
| Blossomwood Farm House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Court House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2026 |
Questions about Penrose Learning Trust
What is Penrose Learning Trust's food hygiene rating?
Penrose Learning Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Penrose Learning Trust 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 Penrose Learning Trust last inspected?
Penrose Learning Trust was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Penrose Learning Trust?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penrose Learning Trust compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Penrose Learning Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Penrose Learning Trust 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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