Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: Edgar Sewter Primary School, Norwich Road, Halesworth, IP19 8BU
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish 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 Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 August 2011 |
| Edgar Sewter Playschool School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2012 |
| Chinny's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd Mobile caterer | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| New Cut Arts Centre Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Halesworth United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| Seashell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish
What is Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish's food hygiene rating?
Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish 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 Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish last inspected?
Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish 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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