Lime Tree Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Lime Tree Primary Academy 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5QN
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Lime Tree Primary Academy among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Lime Tree Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverkidz Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cake Haven Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| All Saints View Reablement Unit Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Chantry Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Lime Tree Primary Academy
What is Lime Tree Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Lime Tree Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Lime Tree Primary Academy 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy last inspected?
Lime Tree Primary Academy was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lime Tree Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lime Tree Primary Academy compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lime Tree Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Lime Tree Primary Academy 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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