Underwood CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ashfield
Underwood CofE 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: Main Road, NG16 5GN
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Underwood CofE Primary School among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Underwood CofE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Underwood CofE 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Underwood CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole in the Wall Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Ginger Giraffe Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| George Dexter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 1958 Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Brinsley Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bagthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Brinsley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Underwood CofE Primary School
What is Underwood CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Underwood CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Underwood CofE 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 Underwood CofE Primary School last inspected?
Underwood CofE Primary School was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Underwood CofE Primary 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 Underwood CofE Primary School compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Underwood CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Underwood CofE 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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