Peacock Schools Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Peacock Schools Catering Ltd 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 9 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: Thaxted C P School, Bardfield Road, Thaxted, CM6 2LW
How it compares in Uttlesford
In Uttlesford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Peacock Schools Catering Ltd sits behind roughly 583 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ← Peacock Schools Catering Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Peacock Schools Catering Ltd 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 Peacock Schools Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens Filling Station Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The Maypole Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Ocean Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Terrys Seafood Mobile caterer | 241 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| The Star Pub Thaxted Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | Exempt | |
| Thaxted Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | Exempt | |
| Thaxted Pharmacy Retailers - other | 385 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Peacock Schools Catering Ltd
What is Peacock Schools Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Peacock Schools Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Uttlesford Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Peacock Schools Catering Ltd 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 Peacock Schools Catering Ltd last inspected?
Peacock Schools Catering Ltd was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Peacock Schools Catering Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peacock Schools Catering Ltd compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, while Peacock Schools Catering Ltd holds a 4. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Peacock Schools Catering Ltd 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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