Orsett School Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thurrock
Orsett School Catering 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: Orsett Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Orsett, RM16 3JR
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Orsett School Catering among the 831 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 831 | 71% | ← Orsett School Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 Orsett School Catering 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 Orsett School Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jays Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bombers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| JTD Arts & JTD Nursery & JTD Creative Communities School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| BP Orsett South Simply Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Avalon Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Orsett School Catering
What is Orsett School Catering's food hygiene rating?
Orsett School Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Orsett School Catering 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 Orsett School Catering last inspected?
Orsett School Catering was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orsett School Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orsett School Catering compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Orsett School Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Orsett School Catering 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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