TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary 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 10 September 2024, 22 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: Red Oak Primary School, Southwell Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary 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% | ← TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary 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 TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| Eventopia Party Ltd Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Coffee@The Claremont Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Emelles Bistro Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Desmonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Cafe East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary
What is TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary's food hygiene rating?
TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 September 2024.
Is TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary 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 TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary last inspected?
TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 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 TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary?
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 TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary 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 TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects TaylorShaw At Red Oak Primary 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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