Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
Nourish Catering at Hockering CE 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 25 February 2025, 16 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: Hockering Ce Va Primary School The Street, Hockering, NR20 3HN
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy 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 Hockering CE Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hockering CE 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 Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Hockering Village Hall Other catering premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Hockering Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| M&J'S sweet treats Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kimblewick Equestrian Centre Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy
What is Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Nourish Catering at Hockering CE 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 Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy last inspected?
Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Hockering CE 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nourish Catering at Hockering CE Primary Academy 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 Hockering CE Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Nourish Catering at Hockering CE 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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