Kinsale Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Broadland
Kinsale Junior School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: Kinsale Avenue, Hellesdon, Norfolk, NR6 5SG
How it compares in Broadland
In Broadland, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Kinsale Junior School sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ← Kinsale Junior School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kinsale Junior 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 Kinsale Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Arden Grove Infant \& Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Arden Grove Pre-School At Arden Grove First School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Norwich Airport Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Brick Frozen Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Kinsale Junior School
What is Kinsale Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Kinsale Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broadland Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Kinsale Junior School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kinsale Junior School last inspected?
Kinsale Junior School was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kinsale Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kinsale Junior School compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, while Kinsale Junior School holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Kinsale Junior 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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