Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Norfolk
Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary 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 3 December 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: County Primary School, Polka Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1JG
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 10% | ← Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea 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 Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Little Gillies School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Womens Institute Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Waveney House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Manor Farm Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School
What is Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary 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 Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School last inspected?
Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School holds a 4. 144 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea 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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