Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant 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 29 January 2025, 17 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: Dereham C Of E Va First School St Withburga Lane, Dereham, NR19 1ED
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School among the 1,014 places in Breckland 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant 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 Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dereham Meeting Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Arnie's Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Kings Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Hong Kong city Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Flour and Bean Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Norfolk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Dereham News Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School
What is Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant 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 Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School last inspected?
Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant 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 Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Nourish Catering at Dereham CofE Infant 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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