West Row Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
West Row Academy 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: West Row Academy. West Row Academy, Beeches Road, West Row, IP28 8NY
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts West Row Academy among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← West Row Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very 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 West Row Academy 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 West Row Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Row Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| West Row Village Store Ltd Other catering premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| West Row Baptist Church Other catering premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Shed (Community Garden) Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| BCJ Taylor Haulage Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ The Pines Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Judes Ferry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about West Row Academy
What is West Row Academy's food hygiene rating?
West Row Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 28 April 2026.
Is West Row Academy 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 West Row Academy last inspected?
West Row Academy was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Row Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 West Row Academy compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and West Row Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects West Row Academy 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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