Ash Lea School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rushcliffe
Ash Lea 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 16 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: Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3PA
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts Ash Lea School among the 666 places in Rushcliffe holding top marks, 83% 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 | 666 | 83% | ← Ash Lea School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Ash Lea 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 Ash Lea School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotgrave Community Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Little Kites Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Serendipitys Child Care Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Strezza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Gurkha Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Cotgrave Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Ash Lea School
What is Ash Lea School's food hygiene rating?
Ash Lea School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Ash Lea 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 Ash Lea School last inspected?
Ash Lea School was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ash Lea 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 Ash Lea School compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and Ash Lea School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Ash Lea 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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