Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Guildford
Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence 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 21 November 2024, 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.
Address: St Lawrence Primary School Lower Road, Effingham, KT24 5JP
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence 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 Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe Independent at Manor House School School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bevans Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Laylas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| The Farmhouse Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Liberham Lodge - Care UK Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| The Grange Centre Residential Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School
What is Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence 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 Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School?
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 Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Impact Food Group @ St Lawrence 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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