Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thurrock
Mossbourne Herd Lane County 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: Mossbourne Herd Lane, Herd Lane, Corringham, SS17 9BH
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School 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% | ← Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 130 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 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 Mossbourne Herd Lane County 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.
Questions about Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School
What is Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Mossbourne Herd Lane County 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 Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School last inspected?
Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Mossbourne Herd Lane County Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Mossbourne Herd Lane County 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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