Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hull City
Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School 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 6 June 2025, 13 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: Thorpepark Academy, Laxthorpe, Kingston upon Hull, HU6 9EG
How it compares in Hull City
That puts Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School among the 1,495 places in Hull City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,495 | 78% | ← Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 Venn Academy @ Thorpepark 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 Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightstart @ Thorpes Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Brightstart@Compass Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| BrightStart @ Parks Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Burger Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Anthony's VC Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Beleza Rodizio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School
What is Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School 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 Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School last inspected?
Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hull City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School compare to other places in Hull City?
78% of the 1,920 rated food businesses in Hull City hold the top rating of 5, and Venn Academy @ Thorpepark Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Venn Academy @ Thorpepark 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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