Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast 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 27 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
96% of rated food businesses in West Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Suffolk ratings →
Address: Lakenheath Community Primary School, Mill Road, Lakenheath, IP27 9DU
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast among the 1,271 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,271 | 90% | ← Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 247 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 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 Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast 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 Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertas Group Ltd School/college/university | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Winnies Catering Mobile caterer | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| IL Salvatore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Sunshine Corner Day Nursery Caring Premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Rising Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Inspire Day Club Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Lakenheath Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Lakenheath NEW Social & Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast
What is Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 27 November 2017.
Is Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast 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 Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast last inspected?
Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast was last inspected on 27 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast compare to other places in West Suffolk?
90% of the 1,410 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast 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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